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Red Bull Racing’s Shocking Admission: Young Drivers Promoted Too Soon – Horner’s Regret

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
April 3, 2025
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Christian Horner’s Red Bull Empire Faces Unprecedented Turmoil: Is His Reign Over?

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230029 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Racing’s Christian Horner Drops Bombshell Confession About Driver Promotions

In a shocking revelation, Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, has confessed to a history of prematurely promoting drivers within the team. This startling admission follows the recent decision to relocate Liam Lawson to Racing Bulls, replacing him with Yuki Tsunoda.

During a joint showrun with both teams in Tokyo, Horner candidly shared his thoughts on the matter, acknowledging, “In previous years we have perhaps promoted drivers too soon.” The contentious move has sparked criticism, with many arguing that Lawson deserved more time to showcase his skills, especially amidst Max Verstappen’s reported dissatisfaction with the RB21.

Horner’s statement sheds light on past instances where young drivers were fast-tracked into prominent roles, citing examples like Alex Albon and Pierre Gasly. Reflecting on the situation, he remarked, “Particularly in Red Bull Racing, perhaps we have moved these juniors too soon.” Despite the setbacks, Horner emphasized the team’s commitment to nurturing talent through its young driver program.

Addressing his demotion, Lawson expressed surprise at the decision, stating, “It is maybe something I wasn’t expecting so early.” While the abrupt change may have caught Lawson off guard, he remains focused on seizing the opportunity presented to him at Racing Bulls.

As Lawson grapples with the unexpected turn of events, Racing Bulls have demonstrated significant progress this season compared to the previous year, hinting at a promising future for the team. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story in the high-octane world of Formula 1.

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