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Is Red Bull’s Future in Jeopardy Without Verstappen? The Shocking Truth Unveiled!

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
April 3, 2025
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Is Red Bull’s Future in Jeopardy Without Verstappen? The Shocking Truth Unveiled!

Max Verstappen in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan, on April 2nd 2025 // Maruo Kono / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504020971 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull’s Dependency on Verstappen: A Risky Strategy that Could Backfire

In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, one name has been consistently making headlines – Max Verstappen. The Dutch sensation has not only been dominating races but also raising questions about Red Bull’s overreliance on his talent for success.

Verstappen’s cheeky comment about winning the constructors’ championship on his own might not be too far from the truth. The numbers don’t lie – he has been outperforming not just his competitors but even his own teammates by a significant margin. The struggles of Red Bull to find a suitable driver for their second seat have been glaring, with a revolving door of talent failing to match Verstappen’s prowess on the track.

From Pierre Gasly to Sergio Perez, no one has been able to fill the void left by Daniel Ricciardo’s departure. The statistics paint a bleak picture, with Verstappen consistently outshining his teammates in both race pace and qualifying sessions. The gap between Verstappen and his fellow Red Bull drivers has only widened over the years, with the second seat becoming a hot seat of pressure and underperformance.

But what lies beneath this disparity? Is it Verstappen’s exceptional skill behind the wheel, or is Red Bull designing their car specifically to cater to his strengths? The team’s leadership has been coy about the issue, claiming to build the fastest car possible without favoring one driver over the other. However, the data speaks for itself, showing a clear trend of the car’s development aligning with Verstappen’s preferences and driving style.

As Red Bull continues to rely heavily on Verstappen for their success, the risks of this strategy are becoming more apparent. With Verstappen being the linchpin of the team’s competitiveness, any potential departure could spell disaster for Red Bull’s future in Formula 1. The team would not only lose a star driver but also a guiding force in their car development, forcing them to rethink their approach and possibly sacrifice peak performance for adaptability to new drivers.

The pressure is mounting on Red Bull to maintain their winning streak, with team principal Christian Horner acknowledging the imperative of providing Verstappen with a winning car. The team’s fate hangs in the balance, with the spotlight not just on the drivers but on the entire organization to deliver results.

As the 2026 season looms ahead, Red Bull finds themselves at a crossroads – will their dependency on Verstappen lead them to glory or eventual downfall? Only time will tell if this risky strategy pays off or if the cracks in the foundation start to show.

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