Every word of Christian Horner's explosive defence of Red Bull in cost cap saga

• Horner: Red Bull employees' kids being bullied over F1 cost cap allegations

Christian Horner defended Red Bull's conduct and called accusations over F1 cost cap breach "appalling".

McLaren CEO Zak Brown explained why he wrote a complaint to the FIA over the issue while in a press conference alongside Horner ahead of Qualifying at the F1 United States Grand Prix on Saturday.

What we know so far

• Red Bull found guilty by FIA of minor breach of the 2021 $145m budget
• Red Bull and FIA are in discussions over an appropriate penalty
• Horner hits back at rival teams' criticism