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Jacques Villeneuve spies negative Red Bull impact after Christian Horner ‘defeat’
Jacques Villeneuve believes that the internal power struggle within Red Bull, leading to Christian Horner’s dismissal, has been detrimental to the team and Max Verstappen’s prospects. After Horner’s unexpected removal following the British Grand Prix, reasons for his departure remain undisclosed, with the team’s slump in performance likely contributing. Following a sensational 2023 season for Red Bull, where they clinched 21 out of 22 races and Verstappen secured 19 victories, the team’s performance has declined significantly. Despite Verstappen’s consecutive championship wins, Red Bull has slipped behind McLaren and Ferrari, with only two wins this season. Horner’s tenure was marred by allegations of misconduct, contributing to internal strife and key personnel departures, possibly leading to his ousting by Helmut Marko and Jos Verstappen. Verstappen’s decision to stay with Red Bull for the next season, triggered by contractual clauses, raises questions about the team’s stability and his future prospects, according to Villeneuve.
