Christian Horner Denies Adrian Newey’s Exit as Cause for Red Bull’s F1 Downturn: ‘Issues Were Already There

Christian Horner dismisses the notion of Adrian Newey's "stardust" influence: "Problems were pre-existing"

"I believe we would have faced all of these problems anyway, as they were already present, and no single person's contribution could have such a rapid and significant impact."

Christian Horner firmly believes that Adrian Newey's departure just before the Miami Grand Prix is not the reason behind Red Bull's unexpected struggles in the 2024 F1 season.

By chance, Max Verstappen has secured victory in only three races since the Miami event.

If it weren't for some exceptional performances by Verstappen, McLaren could have easily claimed victory in two of those instances.

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

The drivers' championship appears more favorable for Verstappen, who currently leads Lando Norris by 62 points.

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

Newey leaving the team has sparked speculation that Red Bull might already be feeling the absence of his impact.

After the race at Monza, where Crash.net was in attendance, Horner addressed the media and was questioned about whether Red Bull lacks the special touch that Newey contributes to a team.

Horner responded by saying, “I believe we would have encountered all these problems regardless, as they were already present. The impact of one person’s input could never be so significant in such a short time.”

"The issue became particularly noticeable in Miami, and Adrian was actively involved until the Friday of the Miami event, so it couldn't have had such a rapid effect."

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

The head of Red Bull defended his stance, emphasizing that Formula 1 is a "team sport" and cannot be attributed to the efforts of a single person.

Horner clarified that since Formula 1 is a team sport, the individual in question would be collaborating with the same group of people, and the team as a whole would find a solution.

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