F1
Christian Horner Dismisses Notion That Adrian Newey’s Departure Led to Red Bull’s F1 Struggles: ‘Issues Were Already There
Christian Horner dismisses Adrian Newey "stardust" claim: "Problems existed beforehand"
"I believe we would have faced all these problems regardless, as they were already present, and the impact of one individual couldn't be so significant in such a short time."
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 performance in the 2024 Formula 1 season.
Interestingly, since the Miami race, Max Verstappen has only secured victory in three events.
McLaren might have clinched victory in two of those instances if not for Verstappen's exceptional performance.
The decline in Red Bull's performance has been so drastic that McLaren is now only eight points away in the constructors' championship with eight races remaining.
Verstappen's prospects in the drivers' championship appear quite favorable, as he currently holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris.
Still, should Red Bull maintain their performance from the Italian GP in both Singapore and Baku, the point difference 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 is already feeling the absence of his impact.
Addressing the press following the race at Monza, with Crash.net in attendance, Horner was questioned about whether Red Bull lacks the unique brilliance that Newey contributes to a team.
Horner responded by saying, "I believe we would still have encountered these problems since they were already present, and no single person's contribution could have created such a significant change in such a short time."
"This issue first became prominent in Miami, and Adrian was actively involved until the Friday of the Miami event. Therefore, it couldn't have affected things so rapidly."
Horner was subsequently questioned about whether Newey could come up with a fix 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.
"Since F1 is a team sport, he would be collaborating with the same group of people. It's a collective matter, and the team will find a solution," Horner clarified.
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