Red Bull is currently in the process of searching for a potential replacement for Christian Horner as they face an ongoing inquiry. One possible candidate for the position at Milton Keynes is David Coulthard.
The investigation has been growing more intense with each passing day. Various sources have released numerous significant reports regarding the ongoing inquiry. As a result, it appears that the case against the 50-year-old Horner is losing strength. In light of this, the team may consider Coulthard, a former Red Bull driver, as a potential successor to Horner.
Coulthard competed for Red Bull from 2005-2008 and played a crucial role in establishing the foundation at Milton Keynes after the acquisition of the Jaguar F1 team. According to reports, the 52-year-old Coulthard is among the potential candidates for the team principal role. His current role as the Red Bull brand ambassador also increases his chances of being promoted to team principal. Recently, Coulthard even had the opportunity to drive the Red Bull RB-1 alongside RB-20 at Silverstone.
However, Coulthard is not the top choice to replace Christian Horner at Red Bull. The current Team Manager would be the ideal replacement for the current principal. Nevertheless, Coulthard’s chances are not completely ruled out as the team has yet to announce the investigation results and the potential replacement for the principal if the allegations are proven true.
The Red Bull team has maintained strict confidentiality regarding the latest developments in the case against Christian Horner. Most employees and drivers have refrained from commenting on the situation until the final outcome is revealed. However, certain sources have leaked significant developments about the case to the general public, which has angered the team principal currently facing trial.
In light of these circumstances, Horner is considering taking legal action against the Dutch Newspaper that leaked the information. As expected, he is unhappy with the unauthorized disclosure of information to the public without his control over its presentation. Consequently, he has reportedly decided to pursue legal action against the specific newspaper entity, De Telegraaf.
Despite the ongoing investigation, the team has recently unveiled their 2024 car and racing suits. They are preparing for the testing session in Bahrain tomorrow, which will likely proceed without the presence of the team principal. Red Bull aims to conclude the entire inquiry by next week to ensure a smooth season ahead.
According to a source at firstsportz.com
