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Red Bull in Crisis Ahead of Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Posted : 16 April 2025

Red Bull heads into the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix under mounting pressure following a disappointing showing in Bahrain that left their 2025 Formula One campaign teetering on the brink. Max Verstappen, usually the team's anchor, finished a distant sixth in Sakhir and now trails McLaren's Lando Norris by eight points in the drivers’ standings.

 

 The team’s struggles have become more apparent, with Red Bull falling 80 points behind McLaren in the constructors’ championship after just four races—a concerning drop for a team that once dominated the grid.

 

In the wake of these setbacks, Red Bull's leadership—including Christian Horner and Helmut Marko—held internal meetings to assess the car’s shortcomings and strategize urgently needed improvements. Horner admitted the Bahrain race exposed weaknesses that had been masked in previous outings, particularly the car’s problematic handling and tire issues.

 

Verstappen, visibly frustrated, noted that "everything went wrong" and that the car’s flaws were especially evident on the Bahrain circuit. Without a strong teammate to share the burden, Verstappen has largely been left to fend for himself on the track.

 

Adding to the turmoil is the recent exodus of key Red Bull personnel, including design legend Adrian Newey, sporting director Jonathan Wheatley, and head of race strategy Will Courtenay. Their departures have coincided with the team's performance dip.

 

Verstappen, under contract until 2028, has so far remained loyal, but Marko recently expressed concern that the Dutch driver may leave if the team fails to provide a competitive car soon. The situation in Jeddah may prove pivotal not only for Red Bull’s title hopes but also for Verstappen’s long-term future with the team.

 

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