Christian Horner Denies Adrian Newey’s Departure as Cause for Red Bull’s Downturn: ‘Issues Were Already There

Christian Horner dismisses the notion that Adrian Newey's influence is the reason for recent problems, stating, "The problems existed beforehand, and a single person's involvement wouldn't cause such significant changes in a short time."

Christian Horner firmly believes that Adrian Newey's departure just before the Miami Grand Prix has not caused Red Bull's unexpected decline in the 2024 F1 season.

Interestingly, since the Miami race, Max Verstappen has only managed to secure victory in three races.

McLaren might have secured victories in two of those events if not for Verstappen's exceptional performance.

Red Bull's performance has declined significantly, putting them only eight points ahead of McLaren in the constructors' championship, with eight races remaining.

The outlook for the drivers' championship is quite favorable for Verstappen, as he currently leads Lando Norris by 62 points.

If Red Bull's performance from the Italian Grand Prix continues in Singapore and Baku, the difference in points could be significantly reduced before the concluding races in the Americas and the Middle East.

The exit of Newey from the team has sparked speculation that Red Bull is already feeling the absence of his impact.

After the race at Monza, where Crash.net was in attendance, Horner was questioned by the media about whether Red Bull lacks the unique brilliance that Newey contributes to a team.

Horner responded by saying that the problems would have existed regardless, as they were already present, and that a single person's contribution could not have caused such a significant impact in such a short time.

"This issue became particularly noticeable in Miami. Adrian was actively involved until the Friday of the Miami event, so it couldn't have been affected in such a short time."

Horner was questioned about whether Newey could come up with a solution if he remained engaged.

The head of Red Bull responded defensively, emphasizing that Formula 1 is a "team sport" and not reliant on a single person.

"Since Formula 1 is a team sport, he would be collaborating with the same group of individuals. The team will address the situation collectively and find a solution," Horner stated.

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