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Red Bull’s Crisis Unveiled: Horner’s Shocking Revelation Threatens Formula 1 Dominance

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
April 16, 2025
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Red Bull’s Crisis Unveiled: Horner’s Shocking Revelation Threatens Formula 1 Dominance

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - APRIL 13: Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 13, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504130747 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Racing in Crisis: Horner Points Finger at Wind Tunnel Data Discrepancy

The Formula 1 world is abuzz with the latest revelations from Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, as he unveils the shocking reason behind the team’s recent woes. In a candid admission, Horner likened the situation to “looking at two different watches,” attributing Red Bull’s struggles to a significant lack of correlation between their wind tunnel data and on-track performance.

Despite Max Verstappen’s triumphant win at the Japanese Grand Prix and his reigning champion status, Red Bull’s dominance has been waning since last season, with no signs of a resurgence in the current 2025 campaign. Following a disappointing outing at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Red Bull’s top brass engaged in ‘crisis’ talks to address the pressing issues plaguing the team.

Horner acknowledged that the technical difficulties faced by the team mirror those that Verstappen grappled with during his championship-winning season. The mismatch between the data derived from the wind tunnel simulations and the actual on-track results has emerged as a critical hurdle that Red Bull must overcome swiftly.

As Horner elaborated, “It’s like telling the time on two different watches.” The disconnect between the team’s tools and the real-world performance has left Red Bull scrambling for solutions to bridge the gap and restore their competitive edge.

With 2025 marking the final year under the current regulations, Red Bull finds itself grappling with persistent issues that have carried over from the previous season. While some teams like Haas and Mercedes have made significant strides, Red Bull has been unable to rectify the setbacks that haunted them in 2024.

Looking ahead, Horner remains optimistic that the data accumulated from the initial races of the season in Australia, China, Japan, and Bahrain will provide valuable insights to steer the team in the right direction. Emphasizing the importance of aligning the wind tunnel data with on-track performance, Horner highlighted the need to address specific aerodynamic concerns that are hindering Verstappen’s performance on the track.

Despite plans for a new wind tunnel facility on the horizon, Red Bull will have to wait until the next regulation cycle in 2027 to leverage its benefits fully. In the meantime, the team is focused on making rapid progress to close the points gap in the drivers’ championship and salvage their championship aspirations.

As the pressure mounts on Red Bull Racing, all eyes are on the team’s ability to translate their technical expertise into tangible on-track success and reclaim their status as frontrunners in the fiercely competitive world of Formula 1.

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