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Lewis Hamilton believes the ongoing tension within Red Bull will destabilise the Formula 1 champions, comparing it to an environment
Red Bull’s dominance remains unchallenged this season, yet the focus is on the investigation into Christian Horner, the team principal. Despite Horner being cleared of misconduct allegations, concerns about Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull have surfaced. Verstappen’s father expressed doubts about Horner’s leadership, while Verstappen himself has been cautious in his support. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is also under scrutiny for allegations of meddling in race penalties and homologation decisions. Lewis Hamilton drew parallels between the current Red Bull-FIA turmoil and the ‘Spygate’ scandal at McLaren in 2007 that impacted the entire team. Hamilton emphasized the importance of strong leadership in turbulent times, drawing from his own experience at McLaren. Leaders, he notes, play a crucial role in upholding team values and integrity, shaping the team’s direction.
