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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has addressed the merits and demerits to the shift in approach from the six-time F1 constructors’ champions.
Christian Horner has discussed the benefits of consolidating Red Bull’s operations under one roof, including the advantages of the team’s in-house power unit production. He acknowledges the significant risks involved in becoming an F1 engine manufacturer, especially with the 2026 regulations changes on the horizon. Red Bull will be joining Ferrari as the only teams in F1 with all aspects of their operations housed in one location. Despite the challenges, Horner sees the synergies between engine and chassis design teams as a positive outcome of this integration. He compares the new Red Bull PowerTrains operation to a start-up company and emphasizes the need for continuous effort and focus. Horner expresses confidence in the team’s capabilities and resources, aiming to challenge Mercedes and Ferrari in the upcoming F1 era.
