{"id":17296,"date":"2025-07-20T03:08:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T07:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/red-bull-surprises-horner-out-will-verstappen-stay-f1-analysis\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T03:08:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T07:08:17","slug":"red-bull-surprises-horner-out-will-verstappen-stay-f1-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/f1\/red-bull-surprises-horner-out-will-verstappen-stay-f1-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Bull Surprises: Horner Out, Will Verstappen Stay? F1 Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Surprise in Formula 1: Christian Horner removed from Red Bull<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Formula 1 world was shaken by unexpected news: the dismissal of Christian Horner as team principal of Red Bull. A move that, although surprising, seemed inevitable given the team’s current situation. An unprecedented moment in the history of the team.\n\nSince his debut in 2005, Horner was the undisputed leader, leading Red Bull to the top with 124 race victories, six constructors’ championships, and eight drivers’ championships. He built an empire in Formula 1, leaving an indelible legacy.\n\nThe news took even Red Bull employees by surprise, who found out shortly before it was made public. Despite appearing calm in the previous days, Horner’s position seemed like a time bomb, whose explosion caught the team and the world of F1 off guard.\n\n\n

It’s one of the most important news in F1.<\/p>David Croft<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nRed Bull’s decision could be interpreted as a bet to keep Max Verstappen in the team, given the rumors of a possible move to Mercedes. A declaration of intent for the world champion to continue adding titles. However, several factors combined to force Horner’s departure.\n\nIn 2024, Horner survived a personal scandal after being investigated for inappropriate behavior. Although he was exonerated, the scandal generated internal divisions, especially with Jos Verstappen, Max’s father.\n\nBefore the start of last season, Jos Verstappen warned that Red Bull ran the risk of “falling apart” under Horner’s leadership. Sources close to the situation indicated that Jos and Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko were concerned about the power Horner had accumulated after the death of Dietrich Mateschitz, founder of the energy drink brand.\n\n\n

However, internal tensions were not enough to remove Horner.<\/p>\n\n\nUntil mid-2024, Red Bull had dominated the competition, but increasing difficulties on the track, along with internal tensions, led the team to make the decision for a radical change. The departure of Adrian Newey, the F1 designer, and Jonathan Wheatley, sporting director, also impacted the team. The departure of key figures has left a void that the team seems to be struggling to fill.\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\nWith Red Bull in crisis in 2025, the energy drink giant fired team principal Christian Horner on Wednesday.<\/em>\n\n\n

Despite Horner’s insistence that the team had the ability to overcome the situation, the problems on the track worsened. Sergio P\u00e9rez, Horner’s ally, left the team at the end of a disappointing season. His replacement, Liam Lawson, only lasted two races before being replaced by Yuki Tsunoda, who failed to improve performance.<\/p>\n\n\nOf Red Bull’s 210 championship points this season, Verstappen scored 203. The inability of teammates to match Verstappen’s pace has confirmed the driver’s criticisms of the cars’ performance. Verstappen has defended P\u00e9rez, Lawson, and Tsunoda, showing frustration with the available machinery.\n\nVerstappen has avoided commenting on Horner’s situation. However, sources confirm that he has a clause in his contract that allows him to leave the team if he is not in the top three of the drivers’ championship after the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 3rd.\n\nIn a press conference, Horner suggested that Red Bull should prepare for life without its star, indicating the possibility of Verstappen leaving the team. Horner’s departure could be key to convincing Verstappen to stay, especially at a time when Red Bull expects underperformance in 2026.\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n1:11 The numbers behind Christian Horner’s time at Red Bull. Take a look at Christian Horner’s achievements at Red Bull after being fired by the F1 team.<\/em>\n\n\n

What’s next for Horner?<\/h2>\n\n\nFollowing his dismissal, Horner went from being an influential figure in F1 to being unemployed. His future in the paddock is uncertain, but his relationships with John Elkann, Ferrari’s president, and Flavio Briatore, Alpine’s executive, could influence his next steps.\n\nHorner denied rumors of a possible signing by Ferrari, and Alpine could be an option for the future. Horner’s return to F1 will be a topic of interest in the coming months and years.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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