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

Christian Horner dismisses the “stardust” claims about Adrian Newey, stating: “The problems existed beforehand”

Horner explained, “We would have encountered these problems regardless, as they were already present, and no single individual's contribution could have such an immediate 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 abrupt decline in the 2024 F1 season.

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

McLaren could have easily secured victory in two of those instances if it weren't for the impressive skills of Verstappen.

The decline in Red Bull's performance has been so drastic that McLaren is now only eight points behind them in the constructors' championship, with eight races remaining.

The outlook for Verstappen in the drivers’ championship is quite favorable, as he currently holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris.

If Red Bull performs as well in Singapore and Baku as they did in the Italian Grand Prix, the point difference could be significantly reduced before the final races in the Americas and the Middle East.

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

In a media briefing following the Monza race, with Crash.net in attendance, Horner was questioned about whether Red Bull lacks the unique flair that Newey contributes to a team.

Horner responded by saying, "I believe we would have encountered these problems regardless, as they were already present. No single person's contribution could have made such a significant impact in such a short time."

"This issue became particularly noticeable in Miami, and Adrian was involved up until the Friday of the Miami event, so it's impossible that it could have been affected so rapidly."

The question was posed to Horner about whether Newey could come up with a solution if he were still participating.

The head of Red Bull defended his stance, asserting that Formula 1 is a "team sport" and doesn't rely solely on a single person.

"Considering he would be collaborating with the same group of individuals, it's important to remember that Formula 1 is a team sport and any problems are addressed collectively. The team will find a solution," Horner clarified.

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