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Red Bull F1 Chief Christian Horner Under Fire: Shocking Team Change Threatens Future

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 8, 2025
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Red Bull F1 Chief Christian Horner Under Fire: Shocking Team Change Threatens Future

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing on the pit wall during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 03, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505040071 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull F1 Team Boss Christian Horner’s Future in Jeopardy as Rivals Prepare for Major Team Shake-Up

In a shocking turn of events, Christian Horner’s position as the head of the Red Bull Formula 1 team is facing uncertainty as rumors swirl about a potential replacement on the horizon. The reigning champions McLaren have been dominating the championship, clinching three consecutive victories with their star driver Oscar Piastri leading the pack in the drivers’ standings. This unexpected surge from McLaren has put immense pressure on Red Bull, especially after failing to secure the top spot in the constructors’ championship last year against both McLaren and Ferrari.

Despite the continued brilliance of Max Verstappen, who secured his fourth consecutive drivers’ title in 2024, Red Bull has been struggling to match McLaren’s pace this season. Verstappen and his team currently find themselves in third place in their respective championships after the recent Miami Grand Prix, raising concerns about their performance and leadership.

Speculations are rife about the future of Christian Horner at Red Bull, with reports suggesting that his position could be in jeopardy if the team fails to see significant improvements on the track. Sources have indicated that Horner is losing support within the Thai faction of the company, a stark contrast to earlier backing he received from the Thai Yoovidhya family when his position was at risk in 2024.

As talks of Horner’s potential departure intensify, attention has turned to possible successors, with Oliver Oakes emerging as a prominent candidate. Oakes recently shocked the F1 world by resigning as the team principal of Alpine, with Flavio Briatore stepping in to handle his duties. One of Briatore’s first decisive moves was to orchestrate a sudden driver swap between Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto, signaling a shift in the team’s management strategy.

The parallels between Oakes’ career trajectory and Horner’s rise to prominence in F1 have not gone unnoticed, as both individuals became the youngest team principals in the sport’s history. With the specter of change looming over Red Bull, the future of the team hangs in the balance as they strive to regain their competitive edge against the formidable McLaren squad.

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