“When you stop winning, you get vulnerable."
Steiner, a former Red Bull employee who is better-known as the former Haas team principal, has witnessed Horner’s struggles this year from outside of theHorner went through an investigation into his behaviour, which acquitted him, before on-track performances began to wane.“Absolutely. When you’re winning, whatever you do is okay,” Steiner told the Red Flags podcast.“If more bullets are shot, at some stage, defending yourself is difficult.
Red Bull have lost the lead of the constructors’ championship to McLaren, who seem set to claim that title.Verstappen tipped to join Mercedes Verstappen is certain to remain at Red Bull next year with the 2025 F1 driver line-up almost finalised.Although he is contracted to Red Bull until the end of 2028, Mercedes and Aston Martin are reportedly keeping an eye on him.“I see him at Mercedes in 2026.”
Toto Wolff has made no secret of his admiration for Verstappen although he insists that his 2025 line-up, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, will be for the long-term.Horner pointed out that Russell may become of interest to Red Bull in the future.“Christian will need a top driver if Max leaves. And George, for sure, is out there.
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