BREAKING NEWS:Red Bull Boss Mocks Own Driver After Costly …Read more
Red Bull Boss Mocks Own Driver After Costly …Read more
Monaco, May 21, 2025 — Tensions flared within the Red Bull Racing camp after a critical error by one of their drivers cost the team valuable points at the Monaco Grand Prix. Team Principal Christian Horner didn’t hold back in post-race interviews, even offering a sarcastic remark that appeared to mock the driver responsible for the misjudgment.
The incident occurred during Sunday’s race when Sergio Pérez miscalculated a braking zone coming out of the tunnel section, resulting in a collision with the barriers that forced him to retire early. The mistake proved costly not only for Pérez, who failed to finish, but also for the team, which lost crucial ground to rivals Ferrari and McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship.
When asked about the incident, Horner quipped, “Well, if crashing in Monaco was part of the strategy, then I suppose it was executed perfectly.”
While the remark drew laughter from some media members, it underscored the growing frustration within Red Bull as the 2025 title race tightens. Pérez has faced increasing pressure this season to support teammate Max Verstappen, but a series of underwhelming performances and costly errors have called his future with the team into question.
Behind the scenes, sources report that Red Bull’s management is reviewing its driver strategy heading into the second half of the season. Young talents like Liam Lawson and Ayumu Iwasa, both part of the Red Bull junior program, are reportedly being considered as potential mid-season replacements if Pérez’s form does not improve.
While Horner later clarified his remarks as “light-hearted,” the message was clear: Red Bull cannot afford repeated errors if they hope to defend their championship titles in a season already filled with unpredictability.
