Christian Horner Dismisses Adrian Newey’s Impact on Red Bull’s 2024 Struggles: ‘Issues Were Already There

Christian Horner dismissed a question about Adrian Newey's influence, stating, "The problems existed beforehand, and no single person's contribution could make such a rapid, 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 decline in performance in the 2024 Formula 1 season.

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

McLaren might have secured victories in two of those races if not for Verstappen's exceptional performance.

McLaren has significantly closed the gap with Red Bull in the constructors' championship, trailing by only eight points with eight races remaining, due to Red Bull's notable decline in performance.

Verstappen has a brighter outlook for the drivers' championship as he currently leads Lando Norris by 62 points.

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

Speculation has arisen that Red Bull is already feeling the absence of Newey's impact following his exit from the team.

Speaking to journalists following the race at Monza, which Crash.net attended, Horner was questioned about whether Red Bull lacks the unique brilliance that Newey adds to a team.

Horner responded by saying, "I believe we would have encountered these problems regardless, as they were already present, and no single person's contribution could have such an immediate and significant impact."

"The issue became particularly evident in Miami. Adrian was involved and engaged until the Friday of the Miami event, so there was no way it could have been affected so rapidly."

Horner was subsequently questioned about 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’d still be collaborating with the same group since Formula 1 is a team effort,” Horner clarified. “It’s a collective issue, and the team will find a solution together.”

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