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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has insisted his squad have not “become idiots” after a comparatively difficult first half of the 2025 F1 season.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner addressed the team’s challenging first half of the 2025 Formula 1 season and emphasized that they have not lost their competitive edge despite recent difficulties. Red Bull has faced issues with their second car, with Yuki Tsunoda struggling to match Max Verstappen’s performance. Verstappen’s home race at the Red Bull Ring ended in disappointment after being taken out on the opening lap by a Mercedes driver. Horner highlighted Red Bull’s focus on working smarter and seizing every opportunity on track, acknowledging McLaren’s progress in the championship. Verstappen currently trails championship leader Oscar Piastri by 61 points, and the team is determined to turn their season around by maximizing each Grand Prix opportunity.
