P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oliver Mintzlaff has revealed a “what the fuck” moment he experienced over Red Bull’s power unit project, and has underlined the contribution of Christian Horner.
Christian Horner has received praise from Oliver Mintzlaff, the managing director of Red Bull GmbH, for his role in developing Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT. The project under the new F1 power unit regulations begins competition in 2026, with Horner credited for assembling the right team members.
The shift towards manufacturing power units began when former partner Honda initially exited the championship in 2021, aligning with the late Dietrich Mateschitz’s long-standing vision.
Despite Honda briefly resuming collaboration and Red Bull’s partnership with Aston Martin, the decision to manufacture their power units became inevitable due to conflicting interests.
With Ford joining as a technical partner, Red Bull’s transition to self-made power units under Laurent Mekies’ leadership marks a significant strategic move in Formula 1.
Mintzlaff is optimistic about realizing Mateschitz’s dream, expressing confidence in the team’s future success and the potential of young talent alongside Max Verstappen. The combination of Horner’s vision and Mekies’ leadership sets the stage for Red Bull’s continued success in the evolving F1 landscape.
