Now that preseason testing has begun, teams are getting ready to hit the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday to complete crucial laps in advance of the upcoming season. For the third consecutive year, Max Verstappen will be the target of someone as the current triple world champion.
But with the team still looking into claims of inappropriate behavior against Christian Horner, things are far from perfect at Red Bull. With the first Grand Prix of the season taking place in less than two weeks, F1 executives have urged them to find a speedy solution to their problems.
Lewis Hamilton, who will garner a lot of attention as he approaches his last year with Mercedes before joining Ferrari in 2025, also has room in the spotlight.
Christian Horner latest
As Red Bull looks into claims of inappropriate behavior, Christian Horner will have to wait anxiously.
An independent lawyer grilled the team principal earlier this month following a complaint from a fellow Red Bull employee.
Red Bull has been urged by Formula One executives to wrap up their investigation as soon as possible, but Horner is carrying on with his work as usual.
Meanwhile, the FIA made it clear in a statement on Monday that they would not be making any comments until the outcome was known.
We’ll keep you informed as Horner’s situation develops.
Max Verstappen warns Red Bull
Red Bull has received a warning from Max Verstappen that they will not be able to replace design guru Adrian Newey.
Depending on the conclusion of the Christian Horner probe, there have been rumors that the 65-year-old may follow Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari or depart the team.
Reports, though, seem to suggest that Newey plans to remain put.
That’s fortunate since Verstappen is adamant that the chief technical officer cannot be replaced.
According to the Dutchman, “There is nobody like Adrian,” Motorsport-Magazin said. “The beauty of individuality and the fact that every person approaches success differently is precisely that.
“There is only one Adrian, so no, you cannot replace him. However, it’s great to see fresh talent that he has been collaborating with for a while. And it’s amazing to watch how this talent finds its own path and how we accomplish our goals.”
Lewis Hamilton thrown under the bus
Instead of the other way around, according to Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton knocked on Ferrari’s door before deciding to leave Mercedes.
Hamilton signed a multi-year contract and is expected to take Sainz’s place at the Scuderia in 2025.
The seven-time world champion is adamant that this will be his “surreal and emotional” last season with Mercedes.
Sainz, however, has put Mercedes and Hamilton’s relationship at jeopardy by claiming that the British driver actively looked for a way out.
The seven-time world champion expressed his belief that there would be interest and a chance that the contract would eventually be confirmed when he approached a team like Ferrari.
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