Christian Horner addresses 2024 rumors of potentially leaving Red Bull
Christian Horner provided clarity over rumors of him leaving Red Bull in the 2024 season due to the massive issues.
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Christian Horner, Max Verstappen, and Helmut Marko (via IMAGO)
Red Bull suffered from extreme issues throughout the 2024 season amidst the top leaders of the team. Christian Horner and Helmut Marko were the ones who took the hit harder than any other members of Milton Keynes. Hence, rumors flourished of Horner leaving the team over the season to which he has finally responded.
Red Bull’s owner Dietrich Mateschitz‘s death started a whirlwind of troubles in the team over the past couple of years. Moreover, Christian Horner‘s tensions with Jos Verstappen further caused problems for the Briton in the team. As the issues seem to fade out now, Horner revealed the underlying truth behind the rumors.
Horner accepted that there was a lot to deal with over the 2024 season, especially with the investigation saga. Regardless, the team remained focused on their performances despite the massive personnel changes. The Briton highlighted that the team was prepared to evolve for the better in the coming season as they looked in ‘good shape’. The 51-year-old further claimed that competition remained his passion which helped him continue his career in the pinnacle of motorsport.
There was a lot to deal with but we always remained focused on on-track. Obviously, we’ve had a few changes in the team, as well, but we’re evolving for the future, and I think we’re in good shape for that. My passion has always been the competition. That’s what I get out of bed for. Once a racer, always a racer. When the lights go out, that’s what it’s all about.
Christian Horner told PlanetF1
Christian Horner asserted leaving Red Bull ‘never crossed’ his mind
Christian Horner declared that leaving Red Bull amidst the issues never crossed his mind. The 51-year-old highlighted that he had a ‘very exciting’ next chapter impending in Formula 1 alongside Milton Keynes looking to create their own engines with Ford. The Briton labeled this partnership as the ‘biggest challenge’ that the team took up in the past 20 years.
I’ve never, ever had that thought cross my mind, to be honest with you, There’s a very exciting next chapter coming up with Red Bull Powertrains – it’s the biggest challenge we’ve taken on in the 20 years that we’ve been in the sport.
Christian Horner added
Red Bull will have to deem a better start to the 2025 season in order to contend for the championship towards the end. The team despite losing notable key figures will have to work hard on the chassis and ensure the issues aren’t repeated again. The coming season would be as exciting and hectic for Milton Keynes due to these reasons.
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