Horner says Red Bull held talks with Hamilton's management before Mercedes

Christian Horner reportedly revealed Red Bull talks with Lewis Hamilton's management took place before Mercedes' Niki Lauda was urged to sign the British driver. Coverage from ESPN, Sky Sports and Motorsport Week reports the claim.

Timeline

1. 22 Oct, 05:00 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 22 Oct, 05:00 UTCPicked up on News
3. 22 Oct, 05:00 UTCSky Sports reports Horner's Hamilton talks claim

Top sources

• christian hornerGoogle Trends
• Christian Horner: Lewis Hamilton wanted Red Bull move before joining MercedesESPN
• Christian Horner reveals sensational Mercedes F1 offer bombshellMotorsport Week