Christian Horner

“I would be a bit more worried about the 220 than maybe one or two CVs” — Horner on Red Bull F1 taking hundreds of Mercedes HPP employees

Melis Öktür1 day ago04 mins

Christian Horner, who recently admitted that Red Bull powertrains has hired 220 Mercedes staff members, claims he is unconcerned about other teams trying to poach big names of his. A number of important Red Bull employees, including long-term team manager Jonathan Wheatley, were the focus of rival teams’ attention during the Miami Grand Prix weekend….

“Left rear floor” damage after bollard strike hampered Verstappen in F1 Miami GP — Horner

Luke-John Buckle3 days ago3 days ago04 mins

Max Verstappen floundered in the closing stages of Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix and was left powerless to attack eventual race winner Lando Norris. Red Bull has revealed that the Dutchman’s alarming drop in pace was caused by floor damage sustained during the race. The reigning world champion clattered into a bollard at Turn 15 after…

Verstappen says money is not a factor for him to move teams in F1: “It’s all about performance”

Nicolas Lopes6 days ago04 mins

Amid the tensions going on within the Red Bull team since Christian Horner’s scandal regarding his behaviour towards a female employee of the team became public earlier this year – and more recently the exit of the team’s Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey – there have been rumours that reigning three-time world champion Max Verstappen…

How former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan ensured Adrian Newey will not face any gardening leave following exit from Red Bull

Rachel Stephens1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

Co-author: Chiara Martin As the Chief Technical Officer of Oracle Red Bull Racing for 18 years, and with 200 wins in Formula 1, Adrian Newey’s visionary designs have propelled the team to consistent success. Newey’s contributions to Red Bull Racing are unrivalled, with six Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ Championships standing as testament to his…

“The team is in danger of falling apart” — Jos Verstappen voices concerns about the future of Red Bull Racing following Newey’s F1 exit

James O'Connor1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Following confirmation on Wednesday morning that Adrian Newey is no longer part of the Red Bull F1 Team and will leave the whole organisation next year following the conclusion of his work on the RB17 hypercar, Jos Verstappen has spoken up again on his concerns about the future of the Milton Keynes-based squad and the…

Official: Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull Racing F1 Team after 18 years

Gabriel Diamante1 week ago1 week ago010 mins

Oracle Red Bull Racing has officially confirmed the departure of renowned designer and Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey after 18 years of continued service at the team. In a press release, “Oracle Red Bull Racing today announces that Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey will leave the Red Bull Technology Group in the first quarter of…

Esteban Ocon a big contender for the second Audi F1 seat as talks take place

James O'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

Esteban Ocon has emerged as a serious contender for the second Sauber/Audi seat, sources have confirmed to Pit Debrief. On Friday morning European time, it was confirmed by Haas that Nico Hülkenberg would be leaving team at the end of 2024. Minutes later, Sauber/Audi announced the German driver would be joining them for 2025 on…

Adrian Newey poised to leave Red Bull F1 after 18 years

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

There’s a potential shake-up brewing in the Formula 1 landscape. Renowned designer Adrian Newey, currently with Red Bull Racing, is set to depart the team, a source confirmed to Pit Debrief. This comes internal conflicts and dissatisfaction at Red Bull since last year following a power struggle. The exit has ultimately come because of the…

Wolff and Horner clash over Verstappen possibly joining Mercedes F1: “There’s no ambiguity”

Nicolas Lopes2 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

Toto Wolff and Christian Horner gave very different and conflicting views on what lies ahead for reigning three-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen. Whilst the Dutchman is locked in at Red Bull until the end of 2028 – as per his contract signed in early 2022 – question have arisen since team principal Christian Horner…

“Special talent” Verstappen living in a “golden moment”, says Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner

James O'Connor2 weeks ago010 mins

Red Bull’s remarkable form in the ground effect era continued at the Chinese Grand Prix as Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez secured 1-3 finishes in both the Sprint and Grand Prix itself at the weekend in Shanghai. The Dutch driver won the Sprint by 13s, following it up the next day as he took victory…