Sky F1 star claims Red Bull 'in trouble' as Christian Horner problems deepen

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Sky F1 star claims Red Bull 'in trouble' as Horner problems deepen

Red Bull seem to be losing their grip on F1 dominance

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Tuesday 4 June 2024 23:00

Christian Horner and Red Bull could be ‘in trouble’ after the team’s issues intensify following the Monaco Grand Prix.

Without even being halfway through the season, Red Bull have had multiple issues off-track, and now on-track.

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These problems began pre-season when team boss Christian Horner was accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ by a female colleague.

He has since been cleared of any wrongdoing, however the controversy has resulted in a falling out with key Red Bull figure Jos Verstappen, Max’s father.

Christian Horner has been at the centre of controversy

Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner have reportedly fallen out

Can the situation get worse for Red Bull?

The engineer will depart early in 2025, and has been hotly tipped to join Ferrari for his next F1 venture.

Compounding their misery, Red Bull endured a disastrous Monaco Grand Prix, with Sergio Perez crashing out on the opening lap and Max Verstappen only managing sixth in the race.

Red Bull’s rivals have been closing in on them gradually this season, culminating in a stunning victory for Lando Norris at the Miami Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc’s win in Monaco has also hinted that Red Bull’s dominance could be over, and a 2024 title fight is back on.

Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 podcast, former F1 strategy engineer, Bernie Collins, discussed Monaco and what it means for Red Bull going forward.

Was Monaco the beginning of the end for Red Bull?

“Red Bull have genuinely lost in Monaco,” Collins said. “Red Bull don't seem that confident going forward and that's really exciting for us watching at home.

“Part of that parcel is the fact that Ferrari have two guys regularly very close together on track and regularly taking good points.

“Those types of things will stand them in stead for the rest of the year and that's where Red Bull really need to start questioning things a little bit.”

“If McLaren and Red Bull continue to improve or if McLaren and Ferrari continue to improve then Red Bull are in trouble.”

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