Red Bull faces a potential internal explosion: the real reason behind the growing crisis
Despite their strong on-track performances, Red Bull remains plagued by constant disputes and internal tensions. In addition to the Liam Lawson situation, the Milton Keynes squad is dealing with technical struggles and internal conflicts that threaten its stability—already weakened by the departures of Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley.
The once-unshakable dominance of the past seasons now seems to be wavering, taking the team’s internal balance with it. The infamous “Horner-Gate” was merely the spark that ignited a series of devastating events for Red Bull, which now faces an unprecedented period of instability.
According to Ralf Schumacher, speaking to Sky Sport F1 Deutschland, tensions boiled over after the Chinese Grand Prix. Sources close to the team report a heated argument between Christian Horner, technical director Pierre Waché, and Helmut Marko, highlighting that the turmoil has now spread to the highest levels of Red Bull’s structure.
Verstappen in doubt? The Dutchman unhappy with the Tsunoda-Lawson decision
Red Bull’s instability isn’t just about internal disputes—its future remains uncertain. Max Verstappen, the undisputed pillar of the project, is now at the center of persistent market rumors. If the current crisis continues, the risk of an irreparable breakdown between the four-time world champion and Red Bull could become a reality—with Aston Martin lurking in the background.
In a fresh report from The Race, Verstappen is said to be opposed to the potential swap between Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda.
The Dutchman reportedly believes that it’s not about his teammate’s performance but rather the car’s limitations, an issue that became evident in the second half of last season. Despite high expectations, the RB21 has not delivered a significant step forward compared to its predecessor.
Red Bull at a crossroads? Suzuka could be the turning point
Suzuka will be a crucial test. If the team fails to show signs of recovery, this growing discontent could spiral into a full-blown institutional crisis. Not only could Horner’s leadership come under fire, but even the technical foundation that has driven Red Bull’s dominance in F1 could be called into question. Is Red Bull truly at a crossroads?
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