Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claims in his book 'Drive' that he could not rely on Adrian Newey during difficult periods for the team.
Key facts
- •Christian Horner claims in his book 'Drive' that Adrian Newey wanted to leave Red Bull during the team's 2014 struggles.
- •Horner stated he felt he could no longer rely on Newey when the team faced engine issues and the loss of Sebastian Vettel.
- •Red Bull announced Newey was stepping back from his role in May 2024.
- •Aston Martin announced Newey's hiring in September 2024.
- •Newey officially left Red Bull in early 2025.
Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has expressed criticism toward Adrian Newey, stating in his book 'Drive' that he could not rely on the engineer during the team's struggles. Horner describes a period starting in 2014 when Red Bull faced engine issues and the departure of Sebastian Vettel, noting that Newey sought to leave the team at the first sign of difficulty.
Tensions during Red Bull's struggles
Horner writes that he believed he and Newey supported each other, but felt saddened when Newey wanted to abandon the team during challenging times. While Newey remained with Red Bull through that period, his partnership with the team ultimately concluded a decade later.
Newey's departure from Red Bull
Red Bull announced in May 2024 that Newey was stepping back from his direct role with the team. In September 2024, Aston Martin announced that Newey would be joining them, and he officially left Red Bull in early 2025. This departure is considered a primary reason for Red Bull's recent performance decline.
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