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Christian Horner Denies Adrian Newey’s Departure as Cause of Red Bull’s Struggles: ‘Issues Were Already There
Christian Horner dismisses the notion of Adrian Newey's "magic touch": "Problems existed beforehand"
"I believe we would have faced these challenges regardless, as they were pre-existing, and no single person's influence could create such an immediate, drastic change."
Christian Horner firmly believes that Adrian Newey's departure just before the Miami Grand Prix has not led to Red Bull's abrupt decline in the 2024 Formula 1 season.
By chance, Max Verstappen has secured victory in only three races since the event in Miami.
McLaren could have easily secured victory in two of those instances if not for Verstappen's exceptional performance.
Red Bull's recent performance decline has been so drastic that McLaren is now only eight points behind them in the constructors' championship, with eight races remaining.
The prospects for Verstappen in the drivers' championship appear brighter as he holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris.
Should Red Bull maintain their performance from the Italian Grand Prix into the races in Singapore and Baku, the points difference could be significantly reduced before the concluding series of 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 impact of his absence.
After the Monza race, where Crash.net was in attendance, Horner addressed the media. He was questioned about whether Red Bull lacks the unique brilliance that Newey contributes to a team.
In response, Horner stated, "I believe we would have encountered these problems regardless, as they were already present. The influence of a single person could not have caused such significant changes in such a short time."
"This issue began to become particularly noticeable in Miami, and Adrian was involved up until the Friday of the Miami event, so it's improbable that it could have been affected so rapidly."
The question was posed to Horner whether Newey could come up with a solution if he were still engaged.
The head of Red Bull responded defensively, emphasizing that Formula 1 is a "team sport" and not reliant on a single person.
"He would still be collaborating with the same group of people. Formula 1 is a team-oriented sport, and the team will collectively find a solution," Horner clarified.
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