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Guenther Steiner, who himself was dropped by Haas less than two years ago, gives his take on Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull.
Guenther Steiner believes that Christian Horner’s sudden departure as team principal and CEO of Red Bull will not immediately affect the team’s performance.
Horner, who led Red Bull since its entry into F1 in 2005, was replaced by Laurent Mekies following his removal after the British Grand Prix.
Steiner mentioned that without knowing the exact reasons for Horner’s exit, it is hard to comment on the situation, but speculated that internal conflicts within Red Bull might have played a role.
He emphasized the significance of harmony within a team, suggesting that friction can hinder progress and distract from the primary goal of improving the team and the car.
Steiner anticipates that the leadership changes at Red Bull will not impact the team’s performance in the upcoming 2026 season due to the long development cycles in Formula 1.
He noted that the team’s shift to an in-house engine program with Ford, coupled with the stability of ongoing car development, will likely maintain a consistent performance level in the short term.
