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Insight into “friction” at Red Bull prior to Christian Horner’s exit revealed.
Karun Chandhok disclosed that there were tensions within Red Bull prior to Christian Horner’s sudden departure from his role as team principal.
Christian Horner was dismissed from Red Bull after serving as F1’s longest-serving boss, overseeing multiple championships during his 20-year tenure.
Sky Sports pundit Chandhok suggested that divisions within the team had been brewing for some time, particularly between factions supporting Verstappen and those aligned with Horner.
The power struggle within Red Bull came to a head following allegations against Horner made by a female employee in early 2024.
Ultimately, the Austrian side of the team, backed by Jos Verstappen and likely Max Verstappen, prevailed in the internal conflict, leading to Horner’s departure.
