Red Bull earn praise as mechanics cheer on Hamilton at Mexican GP

Hamilton was cheered over the line by Red Bull mechanics. (Image: GETTY)After a tempestuous week for Red Bull their mechanics have won widespread praise for cheering Lewis Hamilton over the line at the Mexico Grand Prix. It was Max Verstappen who recorded a record-breaking 14th race win of the season, with old rival Hamilton behind him as he held off a late charge from Sergio Perez.It meant a jubilant end to a turbulent few days for Christan Horner and co, with the team learning their fate for breaching the 2021 budget cap by £1.8 million. The newly crowned Constructors’ champions have been hit by a 10% reduction in car development time as well as a £6.4 million fine, sanctions Horner described as ‘draconian’.In Mexico, Red Bull also boycotted interviews with Sky Sports, after reporter Ted Kravitz previously said that Hamilton was “robbed” of the 2021 title at the hands of Verstappen. The Dutchman took the championship after a highly controversial finish to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December, a race which resulted in the sacking of FIA race director Michael Masi.Claiming his team had become an “easy target” for critics, the Team Principal ordered the boycott, although he has since said the team will liaise with the broadcast giants at the next race weekend in Brazil. And the end of Sunday’s race did at last provide him with some positive PR, after footage emerged of his mechanics clearly clapping and cheering Hamilton over the line, as well as Verstappen and Perez.JUST IN: Red Bull boss Christian Horner reveals when team will speak to Sky Sports after boycott It was a record breaking 14th win of the season was Verstappen. (Image: GETTY)The @redbullf1france account posted footage of their actions on Twitter, and wrote: “The team mechanics not only celebrated Max and Checo’s passing, but also cheered Hamilton when he crossed the line.” The video prompted a favourable reaction, with @arturito_22_ saying: “Nice mentality of the mechanics, note that the Mercedes mechanics do the same, respect above all.”@LucaCebi added: “Red Bull mechanics cheering for Lewis, actually class from them,” while @umidygonzales responded with “Bravo team.” @mxrtinf1 implied the team were harshly treated by the media, writing: “Strangely when something is positive from RB, it is less relayed.”DON’T MISS:Max Verstappen breaks silence on Sky Sports boycott and hints at Ted Kravitz issuePierre Gasly demands urgent talks with FIA as he moves closer to one race banMax Verstappen reacts after breaking new record with Mexican GP win Horner and co boycotted Sky Sports in Mexico. (Image: GETTY)