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We have yet to hear the real reason why Christian Horner was axed by Red Bull. Maybe there is substance stock in this.
The downfall of Christian Horner as team principal of Red Bull has been attributed to the perceived disproportionate power wielded by ‘Team Verstappen’.
Max Verstappen’s remarkable rise in Formula 1 since his debut in 2015, culminating in four championships with Red Bull, has solidified his position as a dominant force in the sport.
Verstappen’s strong alliance with his father Jos, manager Raymond Vermuelen, and Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has played a significant role in his success.
Former F1 driver and Sky Sports F1 pundit Karun Chandhok believes that the increasing power dynamics within ‘Team Verstappen’ have contributed to Horner’s downfall as the team principal.
Chandhok highlighted the one-car team structure at Red Bull, where the majority of resources and focus have been dedicated to supporting Verstappen, potentially at the expense of the team’s overall competitiveness.
Ultimately, Horner’s leadership philosophy, which heavily favored ‘Team Verstappen’, may have inadvertently weakened the team’s performance and led to internal tensions.
