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**”Christian Horner Dismisses Adrian Newey’s Impact on Red Bull’s Struggles Amid F1 2024 Downturn”**
Christian Horner dismisses the idea that Adrian Newey's involvement could be a game-changer, stating that the problems existed beforehand. He believes that the challenges would have arisen regardless, as they were pre-existing issues that couldn't be drastically altered by just one person's influence.
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 the 2024 Formula 1 season.
By chance, Max Verstappen has only secured victory in three races since the Miami event.
McLaren might have secured victory in two of those instances if not for the exceptional skills displayed by Verstappen.
Red Bull has experienced such a significant decline in performance that McLaren is now only eight points away in the constructors’ championship, with eight races remaining.
Verstappen's prospects in the drivers' championship appear brighter as he holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris.
If Red Bull's performance at the Italian Grand Prix continues in Singapore and Baku, the lead could be significantly reduced before the concluding races in the Americas and Middle East.
The exit of Newey from the team has sparked speculation that Red Bull is already feeling the absence of his impact.
In a press interaction following the Monza race, with Crash.net in attendance, Horner was questioned about whether the absence of Newey's unique expertise is being felt by Red Bull.
Horner responded by saying, “I believe we would have encountered all these problems regardless, as they were already present, and a single person’s contribution could never cause such a significant change in such a short time.”
"This issue became particularly noticeable in Miami, and Adrian was actively engaged until the Friday of the Miami event, so it couldn't have been affected so rapidly."
Horner was subsequently questioned about whether Newey could come up with a solution if he remained engaged.
The head of Red Bull defended the team, asserting that Formula 1 is a collective effort rather than relying on a single person.
"Considering F1 is a team sport, he'd be collaborating with the same group, and it's up to the team to find a solution," Horner clarified.
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