Welcome at RacingNews365

Become part of the largest racing community in the United Kingdom. Create your free account now!

  • Share your thoughts and opinions about F1
  • Win fantastic prizes
  • Get access to our premium content
  • Take advantage of more exclusive benefits
Sign in
Jos Verstappen

Jos Verstappen sees Red Bull-Horner 'explosion' warning coming true

Several senior figures are departing Red Bull at the end of the F1 season.

Jos Verstappen
Article
To news overview © XPBimages

Jos Verstappen believes a warning he aired earlier this season regarding Red Bull under the continued leadership of Christian Horner is coming true.

When the furore surrounding Horner was at its peak, and Verstappen was demanding change, the father of three-time F1 champion Max Verstappen said at the time, "It can't go on like this. It [Red Bull] will explode."

Since the comment was made, it has been announced that three senior Red Bull figures will leave the team over the coming months. 

Chief technical officer Adrian Newey will join Aston Martin on March 1; sporting director Jonathan Wheatley is to become the new team principal of Audi in the middle of next year, whilst chief strategy officer Will Courtenay is to join McLaren at some stage in 2026 as its sporting director

Courtenay has worked for the Milton Keynes-based outfit for over two decades after joining the organisation when it was known as Jaguar. 

On top of the senior departures, Red Bull has also fallen behind McLaren in the constructors' championship since Verstappen Sr aired his remarks. 

"Yes, this is what I warned about," the 52-year-old told Autosport.com.

"The team then says, 'It doesn't matter. We have someone else [who we can put in that position].' But there are too many people [who decide to leave]. 

"And Max gets asked about it every time and so on. So yes, I think it's just not right what's happening."

Horner has insisted on multiple occasions that Red Bull has the depth of talent within the team to deal with the departures, although Jos appears uncertain.

"He always makes a point!" Jos said with a small smile. 

Also interesting:

In a very special episode of the RacingNews365 podcast, lead editor Ian Parkes and Nick Golding are joined by three-time F1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart. The current F1 season, the sport's safety and Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari are leading talking points.

If you'd rather watch than listen - the video is available here!

Join the conversation!

x
EXCLUSIVE F1 set to welcome new team