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Ralf Schumacher has explained why he thinks failures on Christian Horner’s part meant it was time for him to leave Red Bull.
Ralf Schumacher believes Christian Horner’s failure to replace senior Red Bull figures led to his departure from the team, as Horner was sacked on Wednesday after 20 years in charge. The longest-serving team principal in F1, Horner has been put on indefinite gardening leave while remaining employed by Red Bull. Since 2023, key members such as Adrian Newey, Jonathan Wheatley, and Rob Marshall have left, causing a decline in performance and operations. Schumacher explains that Horner’s inability to rebuild the team with new talented individuals prompted his exit. The failure to attract top talent due to personal issues ultimately led to Red Bull’s decision to let him go. Horner’s management style and struggles to adapt have led to a decline in the team’s performance, with Max Verstappen potentially on the verge of leaving.
