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Christian Horner has a defiant message for Red Bull’s rivals as the crisis deepens at Milton Keynes.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner emphasized that the team is not lacking intelligence amidst their struggles in the 2025 season, as seen in the Austrian Grand Prix where Max Verstappen’s race ended on the first lap after a collision with Kimi Antonelli, and Yuki Tsunoda finished 16th.
Verstappen is now 61 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri, with Red Bull currently in fourth place in the constructors’ standings, trailing Mercedes by 47 points in third place, as Mercedes battles Ferrari for the runner-up spot behind dominant leaders McLaren.
Out of Red Bull’s 162 constructor points, Verstappen has contributed 155, highlighting the challenge faced by his teammates with the RB21 car, fueling speculation about a potential move to Mercedes for the Dutch driver.
Horner remains optimistic, citing the team’s past success with the RB19 in 2023, where Verstappen achieved remarkable results, and acknowledges the need for smarter work to turn around their current situation.
Despite the setbacks, Red Bull’s focus remains on maximizing each race opportunity, exemplified by their performance in Montreal where they outpaced McLaren, indicating the sport’s unpredictable nature and the team’s determination to bounce back.
