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Christian Horner Dismisses Adrian Newey Impact on Red Bull’s Struggles: ‘Issues Were Already There
Christian Horner dismisses the notion of Adrian Newey's "stardust" influence: "Problems existed beforehand"
"I believe we would have faced these challenges regardless, as they were preexisting, and no single individual's contribution could bring about such rapid and significant change."
Christian Horner firmly believes that Adrian Newey's departure just before the Miami Grand Prix is not the cause of Red Bull's unexpected decline in the 2024 F1 season.
Interestingly, Max Verstappen has secured victory in only three races since the event in Miami.
McLaren could have easily won two of those races if it weren’t for Verstappen’s exceptional performance.
Red Bull's performance has declined to such an extent that McLaren is now only eight points behind them in the constructors' championship, with eight races remaining.
The drivers' championship appears more favorable for Verstappen, as he currently holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris.
If Red Bull's performance from the Italian Grand Prix continues in Singapore and Baku, the gap could significantly decrease before the last 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 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 talent that Newey contributes to a team.
Horner responded by saying, "I believe we would have encountered all of these problems regardless, as they existed beforehand, and no single person's contribution could have caused such rapid and significant changes."
"This issue became particularly noticeable in Miami, and Adrian was involved until the Friday of the Miami event, so it couldn't have been affected so rapidly."
Horner was subsequently questioned about whether Newey could discover a solution if he remained engaged.
The head of Red Bull defended his stance, emphasizing that Formula 1 is a collective effort and not reliant on a single person.
"Well, he would be collaborating with the same group of people. F1 is a team sport, and any issues are dealt with by the team as a whole. The team will find a solution," Horner clarified.
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