Horner: Rift between Vettel and Webber settled

Race winner Sebastian Vettel (R) of Red Bull Racing with second placed teammate Mark Webber (L) (Getty Images)

Christian Horner has said that the issue between Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber has been handled out internally and the rift between the two has faded away.

Vettel ignored the team orders and overtook the teammate Webber in the Malaysian Grand Prix for the win, which lead to a rift between the two.

The Red Bull boss was quoted by the Sky Sports, saying

“It’s been dealt with, they’ve been spoken to and they know what the objectives of the team are.”

“Both know what the team’s views were of Malaysia. It is something that has been discussed, something that has been addressed. They know the real opponents sit outside of the team, not inside the team. All the success we have achieved has come working as a group, as a unit, and that will continue.”

This incident is not the first of its kind between Vettel and Webber. However, Horner insists that the rivalry between the two is good for the team.

“Yes, there will be competition,” he added. “I don’t expect them to be spending Christmas together or anything like that. But they are professional individuals who will work to ensure we keep moving forward.

“They will feed off each other, push each other, and ultimately that brings the best out of them. Sebastian brings the best out of Mark, and Mark brings the best out of Sebastian because they push each other so hard.”