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Red Bull’s F1 Crisis Unveiled: Horner Exposes Wind Tunnel Disaster Plaguing Team

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
April 16, 2025
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Red Bull’s F1 Crisis Unveiled: Horner Exposes Wind Tunnel Disaster Plaguing Team

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - APRIL 11: Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the Paddock prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 11, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504110185 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Racing: Crisis Looms as Horner Blames Wind Tunnel Data Discrepancy for Team Woes

The Red Bull Racing team is in turmoil as team principal Christian Horner reveals a shocking revelation that could explain their recent struggles on the track. Horner likened the situation to “looking at two different watches,” pointing to a significant lack of correlation between the team’s wind tunnel data and the actual performance on the track.

Despite Max Verstappen’s victory at the Japanese Grand Prix and his status as the reigning Formula 1 world champion, Red Bull Racing’s dominance has taken a nosedive in recent times. The team’s lackluster performance in the 2025 season, especially highlighted at the Bahrain Grand Prix, has raised alarms within the top echelons of the team.

Horner confessed that the technical issues plaguing the RB21 car mirror those faced by Verstappen in his championship-winning campaign. The discrepancy between the data collected in the wind tunnel and the outputs on the track has left the team baffled and searching for quick solutions to salvage their season.

The seasoned team principal emphasized, “When you end up with a disconnect like that, you have to obviously unpick it.” He expressed confidence in the technical team’s ability to identify and rectify the issue but acknowledged the pressing need to align the data from their tools with the on-track performance.

As the 2025 season progresses, with four races already completed, Horner remains hopeful that the wealth of data accumulated from races in Australia, China, Japan, and Bahrain will lead to breakthroughs in resolving their car’s performance issues.

The core of the problem seems to lie in the team’s reliance on wind tunnel data that fails to translate effectively to on-track performance. Horner stressed the necessity of addressing aero issues to enhance Verstappen’s grip and confidence on the track, particularly in corner entries.

While a new wind tunnel facility is on the horizon for Red Bull Racing, its implementation is not expected until the new regulation cycle in 2027. Despite plans for the future, the team is acutely aware of the urgency to make immediate progress in the current season to close the gap in the drivers’ championship standings.

The pressure is mounting on Red Bull Racing to turn their fortunes around swiftly, with Horner emphasizing the importance of accumulating points consistently throughout the 24-race championship. The team’s fate hangs in the balance as they navigate through technical challenges and strive to reclaim their winning form on the Formula 1 circuit.

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