The Red Bull group has its overall reputation severely affected by the ongoing saga of Christian Horner. Recent reports indicate that internal power struggles within the team have worsened. Furthermore, it has been publicly stated that the team is falling apart due to Horner, and there are concerns that they may switch to the power of Mercedes in the future. Now, another person has entered the scene and expressed concerns about the future of Max Verstappen with the team.
A state of internal conflict has emerged within the team. Verstappen’s father has expressed his wish for Horner to be removed from the team in an interview. Subsequently, Toto Wolff, the head of another team, did not rule out the possibility of Verstappen joining his team, fueling rumors. This has sparked speculation in the paddock that the current champion may leave Red Bull after the current season. As a result, the Red Bull consultant is concerned about the strength of Verstappen’s relationship with the team.
According to AMuS, there are indications that Max Verstappen could become a potential candidate for Mercedes in 2025. The turbulence caused by Christian Horner has raised concerns for Helmut Marko, who fears that not only Verstappen, but also key figures like Adrian Newey and the future Ford engine partner could be pushed away. Horner himself…
Marko is concerned that the internal turbulence within the team could lead to the departure of Verstappen and other key staff. This includes the renowned British designer and the future engine partners for the 2026 regulations. Such significant changes could harm Red Bull and make them lose their way. Therefore, Marko would prefer things to calm down as soon as possible.
After the free practice sessions of the Bahrain GP on Thursday, an anonymous source leaked documents related to Horner’s investigation to F1 personnel and media outlets. This caused a commotion in the paddock and caught the Red Bull consultant by surprise.
During a press conference, Marko expressed his surprise at the alleged leaked documents from his colleague’s investigation. The octogenarian stated that he had never personally seen the documents before and that it was his first encounter with them.
As a result, the situation within the energy drink manufacturer seems to be quite delicate. Although the team is currently performing well on track, their state off-track is in complete disarray. The coming weeks and months may have a significant impact on the future of Red Bull as an F1 team.
