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Red Bull Managing Director Oliver Mintzlaff has issued a public declaration of faith in Team Principal Christian Horner to continue
Christian Horner has been leading Red Bull Racing since its establishment in 2005, and although allegations of misconduct were investigated, he was cleared at the end of the internal probe.
Rumors have circulated about a power struggle within the team, with suggestions that the majority Thai owners support Horner while the Austrian contingent leans towards his departure.
Despite the tension, Red Bull’s CEO Oliver Mintzlaff expressed his confidence in Horner’s leadership abilities and his commitment to the team’s success in the long run.
The departure of design guru Adrian Newey in 2025 has raised concerns, but Mintzlaff believes that the current technical structure can sustain Red Bull’s winning streak even without Newey’s contributions.
Looking forward to the future, Mintzlaff emphasized Red Bull’s determination to maintain their position at the top of Formula 1 even with upcoming challenges like developing their own engine for the 2026 technical regulations.
