F1: The position of the “spice boy” in Red Bull seems to be stronger than ever. The team main British, after what happened in the last two months, has overcome another possible obstacle in recent days. Following the Grand Award of Arabia Saudi in fact, the heads of the Austrian company met in Dubaiand the position of the European faction (Mintzlaffed.) seems to have weakened, with the majority Thai increasingly determined to keep Horner in his place.
The Englishman therefore seems impossible to undermine, at least for the moment, perhaps the only things that could really make him falter will be any consequences of the employee’s complaint to the Committee Ethical from the FIAor if she doesn’t have any solutions in her favour, the employee could also turn to a civil court (strange thing that hasn’t happened so far, given the alleged seriousness of the situation, who knows).
F1|Red Bull: forward with Christian
The road seems clear: Christian The team emerges stronger than ever Milton Keynes counts on him, and it also seems that the holding of the company can be transferred to Dubai soon, so as to eradicate the Austrian roots and which in fact have no power over certain decisions as important as the one concerning the position of the team main and CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racingthe team of Formula 1 and all its facilities in the United Kingdom.
The maneuvers of Jos Verstappen, Helmut Marko And Oliver Mintzlaff they have not had any beneficial effect on their intentions, on the contrary, they are definitely coming out with broken bones, and their positions within the world Red Bull they might even falter: regarding Marko And Mintzlaffwho made a “commune” to Jeddaha future downsizing is not excluded, while the figure of the father of Max it can only be linked to the three-time world champion.
Verstappen in fact he seems to be at a crossroads: leaving the team Austrian, possibly as world champion, at the end of 2024, or stay next year and therefore until the end of his contract (2028). Why not something in between? Remaining with this beautiful chaos in the team, even beyond this season, would mean accepting the conditions that have been created. On the contrary, hello everyone, it was nice, but it’s time for a change of scenery.
F1|Red Bull: Horner the team comes first. Even before Verstappen
Christian has practically everything in his hands: in recent weeks the manager of Leamington Spa he spared no opinions regarding the importance of the team before the individual, and this also applies to Max Verstappen, very useful to the cause, of course, but evidently not indispensable. A tough speech, from the beginning and which wants to dot the i’s. Who’s in charge here Hornerfully supported Chalerm Yoovidhyathe Thai owner of 51% of the company Red Bull.
At this point the drivers’ market comes into play: the desire of the English boss seems to be to maintain as much as possible Maxand the opposite would be strange, given the strength of the driver, creator of the team’s latest successes Formula 1. Conflicts could arise regarding who his next teammate will be, given that there are multiple candidates, and let’s talk about Perez (expiring this year), Ricciardo, Alonso And Sainz.
The thirty-four year old Mexican from Guadalajara seems to be an option for the Austrian part of the company, but cheaper to Hornerwho would like the Australian prodigal son back to reform the 2016/2018 couple, going against Marko. However, this remains to be seen, given that the performance of Ricciardoat the moment, they are highly insufficient.
So it comes naturally to think of the Spanish track made up of Alonso or Sainz: Carlosalready a man Red Bullit would be welcome, but also to have a world champion of the caliber of Fernando Meanwhile, it would be a return of a strong image after questionable months within the company, and then a crazy challenge for those who want to win their third world title.
F1|Red Bull: Horner’s plans for the future
AND Verstappen? The manager British wants to keep it, but it remains to be seen whether the Dutch accepts these “new” conditions within the team Oracle Red Bull Racing. A champion like Max he’s being courted by the biggest teams right now Mercedes And Aston Martinwhich however have a totally different approach method.
The team of Brackleyled by Toto Wolff doesn’t have a great car this year, and in 2025 things might not be too different, but the intention, at the moment, is to continue with the team of James Allison. On the other hand, theAston Martin it would put on the table, as well as good money, also the possibility of taking Adrian Newey, however contested by Ferrari. The team English will also have the power unit Honda from 2026, a combination certainly dear to the Dutch driver.
The general situation, therefore, is not at a standstill as they wanted us to believe. It is now clear that any voice coming from the world Red Bull, at the moment, should be taken with ten thousand grains of salt. The location of Horner he is getting stronger and stronger, to the detriment of those who probably no longer believe they can overthrow him and, with all due respect, also to those who believe that things have been going against him for more than two months.
Author: Andrea Bovone
Images: Oracle Red Bull Racing
