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Red Bull smash F1 season record at first race since Christian Horner sacking
Recently, Red Bull Racing, owned by the energy drink company, has been struggling in terms of performance in Formula 1, experiencing a downward trend since the beginning of 2024.
The departure of team principal Christian Horner seems to have had an immediate positive impact, as the team showed a more united front and had both Red Bull cars and both Racing Bulls in Q3 at the Belgian Grand Prix for the first time in the season.
Max Verstappen led the charge for Red Bull, recovering from a mistake to finish fourth, with Racing Bulls drivers Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson following closely in seventh and eighth places.
While some may speculate on the influence of Horner’s absence on the team’s improved performance, it is more likely a result of the drivers’ talent and the team’s potential finally coming together.
Verstappen’s commitment to Red Bull was reaffirmed amidst rumors of a possible move to Mercedes, as he denied any contract conspiracy and focused on his current team’s progress. The Belgian Grand Prix qualifying results showcased McLaren’s dominance, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri leading the pack.
