Red Bull is currently dominating the sport, winning the driver’s title in 2021 and subsequently clinching the constructor’s title in 2022 and 2023. However, there have been reports of internal conflicts within the team since last year, with the team principal allegedly seeking to increase his decision-making authority.
According to a report from FormulaPassion.it, Christian Horner allegedly made an offer to the Yoovidhya family in 2023 to acquire a Formula 1 team using UK financiers. If this offer is accepted, it would undermine the Austrian’s current 49% ownership. Despite owning 51% of the team, the Yoovidhya family does not seem interested in taking full ownership.
There have been speculations that Horner, who owns Mercedes with a 30% stake in the team, considered buying Red Bull to avoid paying 8 million in fees and keep all profits for himself. Horner has had great success in Formula 1 over the past three years, winning two constructor’s titles and three driver’s championships. However, he is still determined to secure some ownership in the team.
During the Bahrain Grand Prix, the first race of the 2024 season, Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, became the center of attention in Formula 1. Despite his driver leading the team to a one-two finish, Horner was involved in a scandal involving allegations of inappropriate behavior towards a colleague.
Récemment, des conversations divulguées impliquant Christian Horner ont émergé d’une source non identifiée. Bien que l’authenticité de ces conversations n’ait pas été vérifiée par Red Bull ou la Formule 1, des rumeurs circulent selon lesquelles Verstappen pourrait quitter Red Bull pour Mercedes en raison des actions de Horner. De plus, il y a des rumeurs selon lesquelles Horner tente d’acquérir une participation dans Red Bull. L’enquête en cours a terni l’image de la Formule 1.
Jusqu’à présent, aucune action n’a été prise par la Formule 1 et la FIA concernant le scandale de Horner. L’enquête interne de Red Bull n’a trouvé aucune preuve de mauvaise conduite de la part de Horner. Cependant, des messages divulgués de la FIA et de la Formule 1 indiquent un progrès lent dans l’enquête. Le silence de Horner sur divers sujets contribue encore davantage à l’atmosphère de secret entourant ses actions.
