P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull finds itself in a difficult situation as an internal investigation into Team Principal Christian Horner continues with the new F1 season just around the corner.
Christian Horner has been instrumental in transforming Red Bull Racing into a dominant force in motorsport since taking over the team in 2005. However, if he is unable to continue in his role due to the ongoing investigation, there are two potential candidates to replace him. One candidate is Jonathan Wheatley, the team’s current Sporting Director, who has experience within Red Bull’s ranks and could be a suitable choice to succeed Horner, at least on an interim basis. Another candidate is Oliver Oakes, the leader of junior formula competitors Hitech GP, who has a strong relationship with Red Bull and a background in karting and F1 development. Red Bull’s hierarchy is also open to the possibility of appointing a CEO alongside a new Team Principal if necessary.
