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.
バーレーンGPのフリープラクティスセッション後、匿名の情報筋がホーナーの調査に関連する文書をF1関係者やメディアにリークしました。これによりパドック内は騒然とし、レッドブルのコンサルタントは驚きました。
記者会見で、マルコは同僚の調査からのリークされた文書に驚きを表明しました。この80代の男性は、これまでその文書を個人的に目にしたことがなく、これが初めての出会いだと述べました。
その結果、エナジードリンクメーカー内の状況は非常にデリケートな状態のようです。チームは現在トラック上で好調ですが、オフトラックの状態は完全に混乱しています。今後の数週間や数ヶ月は、レッドブルがF1チームとしての未来に大きな影響を与える可能性があります。