by VALERIO BARRETTA
Schumacher, who broadsides Horner
It seemed that the sea had become calm in Red Bull. Instead, as often happens, behind the apparent serenity there were only temporarily buried discontents. Adrian Newey he has in fact communicated to the team that he wants a change of scenery, tired of the power struggles and of a role within the team that he does not consider to be up to his level.
Team principal Chris was naturally the protagonist in these internal battles Horner, first accused and then acquitted of charges of inappropriate behavior towards an employee. Ralf expressed himself very decisively on Horner Schumacheraccording to which Red Bull would face mediocrity if the Briton remained at the head of the wall.
Schumacher’s words
“Adrian Newey needs harmony, a good atmosphere, a good working environment. AND Now it needs to be said clearly: Red Bull is falling apart“, these are his words to Sky Sports Germany.
“The responsibility for what happens in Red Bull lies solely with Horner, who is clinging to power with all his strength. I don’t think his problems will be over once Newey leaves: Max Verstappen is already thinking about it, as is Helmut Marko“, he added. “I give Red Bull two more years. If they continue to hold on to Horner, the team will sink into mediocrity. I’m pretty sure of it“.
In short, the 50-year-old resisted internal attacks, but it was clear from the beginning that Red Bull could not be the same team as before, regardless of how the chat story would end. The redde rationem in Milton Keynes it was supposed to cause some departures, and if Horner stays it is possible that the others will leave. Not just Newey, but also Marko and Verstappen.
