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Why Max Verstappen is responsible for Red Bull’s decline
It would have been unimaginable a year ago for me to be writing about Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s decline in F1, as it seemed inconceivable.
Verstappen has been the driving force behind Red Bull’s success, showcasing his talent and race-winning abilities since joining the team in 2016.
However, the over-reliance on Verstappen as the sole nucleus of the team has now come back to haunt Red Bull, revealing the consequences of having only one star driver.
While Red Bull’s back-to-back world titles with Verstappen are impressive, their failure to build a sustainable team structure beyond him has led to their current F1 decline.
The departures of key personnel like Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley have only exacerbated Red Bull’s talent problem and hindered their ability to compete at the highest level in F1.
Without a solid foundation to rely on once Verstappen leaves, Red Bull may find themselves in a precarious position with lesser-experienced drivers and a lack of seasoned leadership to guide them back to the top.
Ultimately, Red Bull’s obsession with maintaining their star driver has jeopardized their long-term success and left them vulnerable to an uncertain future in the world of Formula 1.
