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F1 star admits Red Bull U-turn was like ‘a slap in the face’
A former Red Bull F1 team star revealed his experience as a victim of a U-turn early in his career at the team. Red Bull enters 2026 with major changes in personnel, including the absence of Christian Horner and Helmut Marko. Verstappen’s future with the team hinges on the upcoming season, as he faces new regulations and a new teammate, Isack Hadjar.
Past team-mates have suggested that the car is tailored to Verstappen, possibly explaining the challenge of co-existing with him. Pierre Gasly is one victim of the Red Bull seat situation, having been promised an F1 opportunity earlier in his career. Gasly’s Formula 1 journey was filled with setbacks and unfulfilled promises, eventually leading him to make the switch to Alpine in 2023. Gasly still holds onto the dream of becoming a world champion with his new team.
