“It can’t go on the way it is. It will explode.” These were the words of Jos Verstappen after the 2024 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as he expressed his concerns following Christian Horner’s exoneration by Red Bull GmbH. And unfortunately, his fears are finally coming true as things have indeed started to explode within the Red Bull Racing team.
The 2024 season was supposed to be a fresh start for Red Bull Racing, with the team making significant changes in their management and technical staff. However, the recent news of Adrian Newey’s departure from the team has sent shockwaves through the paddock and has left many questioning the future of Max Verstappen in Formula 1.
Newey, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest technical minds in the sport, has been an integral part of Red Bull Racing’s success over the years. He was the mastermind behind the team’s four consecutive world championships from 2010 to 2013 and has been a key figure in their recent resurgence in the hybrid era. His departure is a huge blow to the team and has raised concerns about their ability to remain competitive in the future.
But it’s not just Newey’s departure that has caused panic within the team. The recent exoneration of team principal Christian Horner by Red Bull GmbH has also raised eyebrows. Horner, who has been with the team since its inception in 2005, has been under immense pressure in recent years due to the team’s lack of success. Many believed that his time at the team was coming to an end, but the decision by Red Bull GmbH to keep him on has only added to the chaos within the team.
Verstappen’s father, Jos, who is also his manager, has been vocal about his concerns regarding the team’s management and technical staff. He has been a strong advocate for change within the team and has been pushing for a more competitive car for his son. However, with Newey’s departure and Horner’s exoneration, it seems like his efforts have been in vain.
The 2024 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix was a disaster for Red Bull Racing, with both Verstappen and his teammate Sergio Perez failing to finish the race. This was a huge blow to the team’s hopes of challenging for the championship, and it seems like things are only going to get worse from here on.
Verstappen, who is widely considered as one of the most talented drivers on the grid, has been patient with the team’s struggles in recent years. He has shown immense loyalty to the team, despite receiving offers from other top teams. However, with the recent developments, it’s only natural for him to start questioning his future with the team.
The 2024 season was supposed to be the year where Verstappen would finally challenge for the championship. With the new regulations coming into play, many believed that Red Bull Racing would have a competitive car that could take on the dominant Mercedes team. But with Newey’s departure and the team’s struggles, it seems like Verstappen’s dream of becoming a world champion with Red Bull Racing is slowly slipping away.
The team’s recent struggles have also raised concerns about their ability to retain Verstappen in the long run. With his contract set to expire at the end of the 2024 season, many top teams will be vying for his signature. And with the recent developments at Red Bull Racing, it’s only natural for Verstappen to start considering his options.
It’s a sad state of affairs for Red Bull Racing, who were once the dominant force in Formula 1. The team’s struggles in recent years have been well-documented, and it seems like things are only going to get worse. The departure of Newey and the exoneration of Horner have only added to the chaos within the team, and it’s clear that something needs to change if they want to remain competitive in the future.
But amidst all the chaos and uncertainty, there is still hope for Red Bull Racing. The team has a talented driver in Verstappen, who has shown time and time again that he is capable of winning races and challenging for the championship. And with the new regulations coming into play, there is a chance for the team to turn things around and become a force to be reckoned with once again.
It’s time for Red Bull Racing to regroup and come up with a plan to keep Verstappen and turn