Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner walks in the paddock during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 7, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images)
Christian Horner believes 2024 was a year Red Bull should be proud of, despite the ups and downs. Speaking to the media including Sportskeeda after the Abu Dhabi GP race, the Red Bull Racing CEO reflected on a season that proved to be challenging both on and off the track.
The year started with personal controversy for Horner after accusations of inappropriate behavior from a female employee placed his personal life in the spotlight. However, after an internal investigation mid-season, Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing. On the track, Red Bull’s performance began to decline following the Miami GP, marking the start of a notable dip in form.
This was further compounded by the unexpected departures of key figures within the team, including Adrian Newey, Red Bull’s renowned aerodynamics expert, who announced he would be joining Aston Martin for 2025. Additionally, Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley revealed he would be leaving Red Bull to take up the role of Deputy Team Principal at Audi F1, further shaking the team’s stability during an already challenging season.
