Current Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing

FIA Entry: Red Bull Racing Renault
Car 1: Sebastien Vettel
Car 2: Mark Webber
Engine: Renault V8
Team Owner: Dietrich Mateschitz
Team Principal: Christian Horner
Chief Technical: Office Adrian Newey
Chief Designer: Rob Marshall
Race Engineer Car 1: Guillaume “Rocky” Rocquelin
Race Engineer Car 2: Ciaron Pilbeam

Stats as of end 2010

First Entered 2005
Races Entered 107
Race Wins 15
Pole Positions 20
Fastest Laps 12
Driver World Championships 1
Constructor World Championships 1

Team History

Before Red Bull

In 1997 Paul Stewart, aided by his father Jackie and the Ford Motor Company, made the leap from F3000 to F1 as an entrant. Jonny Herbert won 1 race for the Stewart team before it was sold off to Ford who re-branded the cars as Jaguar.

Ford stuck with it through thick and thin (mainly thin) through to the end of 2004 before selling the team to Dietrich Mateschitz, who owns the Red Bull drinks brand, for $1 on the understanding he invested $400 million over 3 years

Red Bull Racing

With Christian Horner installed as team principal, McLaren refugee David Coulthard and Christian Klien as the drivers Red Bull went racing. Their first season was certainly more successful than Jaguar had managed, even with the same Cosworth power plant, with Coulthard managing a 4th place at the European Grand Prix and the team finishing 7th in the Constructors Championship.

Adrian Newey joined from McLaren as chief designer for 2006 and Red Bull swapped to Ferrari engines. Coulthard managed a podium at his "home" race in Monaco prompting Christian Horner to jump naked, other than wearing a red cape, into a swimming pool.

Christian Klien, who shared the car with Vitantonio Liuzzi in 2005 and Robert Doornbos in 2006, departed the team for 2007 and was replaced by Mark Webber. The RB3 was the first full "Newey" car and was coupled with a Renault motor. The car was very unreliable, suffering from a variety of different problems but Webber managed a podium at the European Grand Prix and the team finished 5th in the WCC.

Retaining the same engine and drivers for 2008 Red Bull slipped back to 7th in the WCC and again only managed a single podium, for Coulthard in Canada, but the reliability issues which plagued the car the previous season were mainly resolved.

2009 was Red Bull's break through year. With Coulthard having retired Webber was joined by Red Bull junior driver Sebastien Vettel. The new rules allowed Newey to design a car which challenged for both the Drivers and Constructors Championship. Webber won 2 races, Vettel 4 and the team climbed to 2nd in WCC taking 3 pole positions en-route.

In 2010 Red Bull justified Mateschitz's investment winning the Constructors title and Vettel the Drivers Championship. They won 9 races through the season, 5 for Vettel and 4 for Webber and took 10 poles. Webber led the title race for much of the season but it was the 23 year old Vettel who stole the title in the last race of the season and became the youngest Champion as a result.

2011 sees the team retain the same driver line up as 2010 and continue with Renault engine power in the new RB7 car.

 

[Il_leone]

well there is a apparently an escape clause, if marko goes so can verstappen

Lets see him how he does without Newey . He would probably make Marko part of his management team

 

[F1Brits_90]

Lets see him how he does without Newey . He would probably make Marko part of his management team

https://twitter.com/x/status/1766209610208198944

 

[F1Brits_90]

is this the 1st domino to fall. he wouldnt back horner but he backs marko almost immediately

https://twitter.com/x/status/1766238782859391486

 

[Johnny Carwash]

All a bit confusing,

Christian Horner clarifies Helmut Marko role as 'not an employee' claim challenged

Christian Horner has reiterated that Helmut Marko is not an employee of Red Bull Racing after the Austrian was listed as a company director.

www.planetf1.com

 

[F1Brits_90]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1766414917723214181

Wake up. A new installment of your favorite drama has arrived: the internal war of Red Bull Racing.

This new episode involves another of the fundamental pillars of this team, and may also end up triggering another domino effect that blows up the team from the inside.

We go back to... yesterday. During the qualifying session, Helmut Marko admitted to the ORF (Austrian TV) microphones that there is a possibility that Red Bull will suspend him.

Why is Marko the center of attention this time? Well then. Red Bull opened another internal investigation, this time focused on the sports advisor, due to alleged leaks to the press by this man.

The latest rumors say that it was Marko himself who leaked the famous WhatsApp chats of Christian Horner and the team employee.

There is talk of a possible suspension this Monday and that this will be his last presence in a Formula 1 Grand Prix with Red Bull. Marko, of course, did not deny it.

Let us remember that months ago there was talk of possible animosity between Helmut and Horner, with the team leader trying to prevent Marko from renewing his contract. It might fit with what happened now.

And you will say... well, so what? Red Bull has found the 'snitch' and the problem is solved, right? Well no. The problem, in fact, is getting bigger and bigger.

It turns out that Helmut Marko's biggest defender within the structure... is Max Verstappen himself. Makes sense. Marko 'hunted' him for the Junior Team. Marko promoted him to Formula 1. Marko put pressure to promote him to the main team in less than two years.

Marko is the reason we can't stop listening to the Dutch anthem every weekend, wow.

Verstappen is loyal to his 'discoverer'. And when the Dutchman was asked about these rumors yesterday, the three-time champion's tone changed radically. He stopped throwing balls out and was forceful.

"If Helmut Marko leaves, we will have big problems in the team, yes."

"He is an important part of my decision-making on the team. So, for me, it is very important that he stays on the team."

"You have to respect everything he has done for the team. Also for loyalty and integrity."

And asked if Christian Horner should also stay, he replies: "Yes, but of course the most important thing now is that Helmut stays."

The Verstappens have already put their cards on the table. Jos was forceful and asked for Horner to leave. Max now publicly surprises and makes it clear that Horner doesn't care: that if Marko leaves, there will be problems.

Weeks ago, there was talk that Max Verstappen's contract included a clause that allowed him to leave Red Bull if Marko did not continue. This coincides with those "big problems" that the team could have.

And do you know who has taken the opportunity to peck in this situation? Who else, Toto Wolff. He commented that Marko's departure could be a big loss for Red Bull, and he let it slip, laughing, that they could sign him.

All this amid rumors of a historic signing of Max Verstappen for Mercedes. The guy is not stupid, no.

Red Bull dominates like never before on the track, but inside the box it has the biggest commotion in its history. Christian Horner has the support of the Thai owner of Red Bull, and it seems that he doesn't care who falls as long as he saves himself.

AMuS, one of the most prestigious media in this sport, assures that "Horner believes that Red Bull can move forward without Max, Newey or Ford." From the outside it may seem absurd to break this historical duo, but from the inside everything can look very different.

And without Max Verstappen or Helmut Marko, there are already media outlets talking about the possibility of Fernando Alonso joining the ranks of Red Bull.

The soap opera continues.

 

[Il_leone]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1766414917723214181

Has anyone seen the film Ferrari which has been splashed over NowTV all last week in red

I think they need to consider doing a film about Red Bull Racing if this is the catalyst for its downfall

 

[Il_leone]

All a bit confusing,

Christian Horner clarifies Helmut Marko role as 'not an employee' claim challenged

Christian Horner has reiterated that Helmut Marko is not an employee of Red Bull Racing after the Austrian was listed as a company director.

www.planetf1.com

According to Companies House Marko is listed as a director

RED BULL RACING LIMITED people - Find and update company information - GOV.UK

RED BULL RACING LIMITED - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity

find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk

it just means he is untouchable by Red Bull racing and if you want to raise a grievance you would have to complain to Red Bull Gmbh??


If Helmut was the leak then really Red Bull do have to take action to suspend him because he dragged the corporation into further disrepute and incompetency

 

[P1]

well there is a apparently an escape clause, if marko goes so can verstappen

I’m not a supporter of Horner, but if I was Horner I’d have zero concern about that clause. The car is so good even Perez can dominate other teams in this car. If they got Sainz or Norris or even Alonso their domination would be solidly intact.

 

[Il_leone]

Horner about to be sacked denied

Red Bull owners hold crisis talks amid reports Christian Horner will be sacked

Rumours suggest Horner will lose his job before the next F1 race because of the ongoing scandal.

metro.co.uk

 

[P1]

Horner hints at calling Verstappen's bluff if he wants to leave

Christian Horner has refused to rule out Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull and declared “no individual is bigger than the team”, in a first hint that the embattled team principal might eventually call the world champion’s bluff

www.the-race.com

This year's car is so strong with consecutive 1-2 finishes that Horner could even let Verstappen go and still win the championship with Perez and Ricciardo. Would probably make it a better show too.

 

[F1Brits_90]

Horner hints at calling Verstappen's bluff if he wants to leave

Christian Horner has refused to rule out Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull and declared “no individual is bigger than the team”, in a first hint that the embattled team principal might eventually call the world champion’s bluff

www.the-race.com

This year's car is so strong with consecutive 1-2 finishes that Horner could even let Verstappen go and still win the championship with Perez and Ricciardo. Would probably make it a better show too.

they wouldnt be as bulletproof as now. but horner is from what you read is getting abit too confident. he seems to believe that he is reason why red bull are dominant

Horner denies Marko’s claims of “cunning” plan to oust him from Red Bull F1 team

www.autosport.com

Adrian Newey 'could be AXED by Red Bull amid tensions with Horner'

Horner could look to get rid of Newey, the 'unhappy' car designer who has helped Red Bull win 13 titles since 2006. There are reportedly growing tensions between the pair.

www.dailymail.co.uk

despite i say anyone on this forum couldve done horner job & had the same success. what has he contributed

Marko found verstappen & pushed for his promotion
Verstappen driving incredibly
& Newey the greatest aerodynamicst the sport will ever see

 

[Il_leone]

they wouldnt be as bulletproof as now. but horner is from what you read is getting abit too confident. he seems to believe that he is reason why red bull are dominant

Horner denies Marko’s claims of “cunning” plan to oust him from Red Bull F1 team

www.autosport.com

Adrian Newey 'could be AXED by Red Bull amid tensions with Horner'

Horner could look to get rid of Newey, the 'unhappy' car designer who has helped Red Bull win 13 titles since 2006. There are reportedly growing tensions between the pair.

www.dailymail.co.uk

despite i say anyone on this forum couldve done horner job & had the same success. what has he contributed

Marko found verstappen & pushed for his promotion
Verstappen driving incredibly
& Newey the greatest aerodynamicst the sport will ever see

Well Horner was part of the team that set up Red Bull but yes Newey is the crown jewel of Red Bull

 

[P1]

they wouldnt be as bulletproof as now. but horner is from what you read is getting abit too confident. he seems to believe that he is reason why red bull are dominant

Horner denies Marko’s claims of “cunning” plan to oust him from Red Bull F1 team

www.autosport.com

Adrian Newey 'could be AXED by Red Bull amid tensions with Horner'

Horner could look to get rid of Newey, the 'unhappy' car designer who has helped Red Bull win 13 titles since 2006. There are reportedly growing tensions between the pair.

www.dailymail.co.uk

despite i say anyone on this forum couldve done horner job & had the same success. what has he contributed

Marko found verstappen & pushed for his promotion
Verstappen driving incredibly
& Newey the greatest aerodynamicst the sport will ever see

It seems we all agree that Newey is the most important person if you want to build a dominant F1 car. Horner's achievement is that he has taken a guy who never stayed with an F1 Team for more than a few years - 5 years at Williams; 7 years at McLaren, and managed to keep Newey loyal at Red Bull for 18 years and counting.

For whatever reason, Newey likes working with Horner.

Not sure what to make of the Daily Mail article. I had always thought Newey was splitting time on road cars because he was bored. If he is being pushed out by Horner then that is interesting. I think the Daily Mail article is click-bait garbage which is typical of that paper. The source is actually an interview Newey gave with Beyond the grid last September. In that interview he expressed career regrets which included not working with Ferrari (he had the opportunity when Jean Todt tried to hire him) and not working with Lewis Hamilton or Alonso.

Newey has Ferrari, Alonso, Hamilton regrets

Red Bull design legend Adrian Newey says he does have some regrets at never working at Ferrari or with F1 greats like Fernando Alonso or Lewis Hamilton.

www.espn.com

BTW I find it interesting that in this talk of a power struggle between the Austrian side and the UK/Indonesian side, nobody mentioned Newey.

 

[P1]

FIA has officially opened Horner investigation as the victim filed a complaint with the FIA Ethics committee

 

[cider_and_toast]

Wow, FIA and Ethics in the same sentence. That's something you don't see every day.

 

[F1Brits_90]

FIA has officially opened Horner investigation as the victim filed a complaint with the FIA Ethics committee

it needs it because those messages were very creepy & horner is no angel in all this

 

[Dartman]

It doesn't matter how creepy they were, there was no problem until Joss Von Strappon got involved with her, there were 4 years of texts before the complaint, I don't believe it's an FIA problem or the FIA needs to be involved, neither works for the FIA, it's not the same as the Max Moseley situation.

 

[F1Brits_90]

its all apart of a bigger power struggle, but there was a problem because multiple times shes asks for it to stop & christian horner wouldnt take no for an answer also wouldnt want to delete the evidence unless he thought it would be damaging. i think FIA does need to get involved because obviously that job is vacant will have to be filled & does it mean that Red bull must hire a male because they are worried of history repeating itself

& at the moment the multiple rumours about who leaked it as changes weekly, Verstappen, marko, the austrians but nothing have been proven

 

[Andyoak]

If she was directly employed by Red Bull and has followed the company complaints procedure, then the next step is to resign and go through the employment tribunal process for constructive dismissal.

The only reason for F1 or the FIA to get involved is if it is bringing the sport into disrepute, but that's a whole different process and would be instigated by the FIA, not a complaint by an employee outside the organisation.

 

[P1]

I am also curious what the FIA's jurisdiction is here since Horner is not a member of the FIA. Unless F1 Teams have agreed to be bound by FIA ethics standards and agreed that their Principals are subject to an FIA code of ethics and can be expelled from the sport if they do not comply.

BTW There is a precedent here for the FIA banning a team principal, but it is not entirely parallel. The Precedent is Flavio Briatore. However he was found guilty of violating the sporting code by the WMSC not an ethics code by the Ethics Committee. However if they have jurisdiction then the outcome could be the same.