Christian Horner Dismisses Adrian Newey Impact on Red Bull’s Slump: ‘Issues Were Already There

Christian Horner dismisses the notion of Adrian Newey's influence being pivotal: "The problems existed beforehand. One individual's contributions couldn't alter the situation so drastically in such a short time."

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.

Since the race in Miami, Max Verstappen has happened to secure victory in only three races.

McLaren might have secured victories in two of those instances if not for the exceptional performance by Verstappen.

Red Bull's performance decline has been so drastic that McLaren trails them by only eight points in the constructors' championship, with eight rounds remaining.

The drivers' championship appears more favorable for Verstappen, as he holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris.

Should Red Bull maintain their performance from the Italian Grand Prix in the upcoming races in Singapore and Baku, the points difference could be significantly reduced before the concluding rounds in the Americas and the Middle East.

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

In a media interaction post-race at Monza, attended by Crash.net, Horner was questioned whether Red Bull lacks the unique brilliance that Newey contributes to a team.

Horner responded by saying, "I believe we would have encountered all these problems anyway, as they already existed, and no single person's contribution could have made such a significant impact in such a short time."

"The issue became particularly noticeable in Miami, and Adrian was involved until the Friday of the Miami event, so it couldn't have been affected that rapidly."

Horner was subsequently questioned about whether Newey could come up with a solution if he were still participating.

The head of Red Bull defended the team, emphasizing that Formula 1 is a collaborative effort and not reliant on a single person.

"Considering that F1 is a team sport, he'd be collaborating with the same group of individuals. It's a team matter, and they'll collectively find a solution," Horner stated.

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