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 | Bernie Ecclestone: Red Bull didn`t have a plan B in case of problems with Horner or Verstappen2-01-2026 |
Ecclestone was critical of Red Bull`s approach, which caused the crisis. Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has spoken out about the excessive role played by ex-team boss Christian Horner and main star Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
It looks like a marriage that ended in divorce.
After the death of Didi Mateschitz, people at Red Bull had ideas about the management and strategy of the team, and this did not go well with Christian.
He did a very good job, but was seen as someone who didn`t have a real number two - like Max Verstappen.
It`s hard to criticize someone who has won races and titles, but there was no plan B in case of problems with Christian or Max.
This is fraught with serious consequences. It’s good when there are two more or less equal drivers in a team, like McLaren has today. This works if it is possible to provide absolutely the same equipment to both, ” said the Briton.
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