Christian Horner Dismisses Adrian Newey’s Impact on Red Bull’s Decline Amidst Tight Constructors’ Battle

Christian Horner dismisses the notion of Adrian Newey's "magic touch": "Problems existed beforehand"

"I believe we would have faced all these problems regardless, as they were already present. One person's influence cannot cause such a significant change so rapidly."

Christian Horner firmly believes that Adrian Newey's departure just before the Miami Grand Prix is not the reason for Red Bull's unexpected struggles in the 2024 Formula 1 season.

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

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

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

Max Verstappen appears to have a brighter outlook in the drivers' championship, boasting a 62-point lead over Lando Norris.

If Red Bull maintains its performance from the Italian Grand Prix in upcoming races in Singapore and Baku, the difference in points 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 may already be feeling the absence of his impact.

After the race at Monza, where Crash.net was on-site, Horner was questioned by the media about whether Red Bull lacks the unique brilliance 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. The influence of a single person could not have caused such significant changes in such a short time.”

"This issue became particularly noticeable in Miami, and Adrian was actively involved until Friday of that week, so it couldn't have been affected so abruptly."

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

The head of Red Bull responded defensively, emphasizing that Formula 1 is a "team sport" and not reliant on a single person.

"He's going to be collaborating with the same group, as F1 is a team sport and any issues are addressed collectively. The team will find a solution," Horner clarified.

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