JUST IN :Christian Horner gives shock Mercedes F1 team boss

Christian Horner Makes Surprising Comment on Mercedes Boss Amid Shifting F1 Power Dynamics

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has delivered a surprising assessment of his longtime rival, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, amid ongoing changes in the Formula 1 landscape. The once-intense rivalry between Horner and Wolff dominated headlines throughout Mercedes’ golden era in the mid-to-late 2010s, reaching a boiling point during the dramatic 2021 season, where Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton fought a fierce championship battle.

However, the F1 hierarchy has shifted significantly since then. Red Bull, who rose to dominance after toppling Mercedes, have recently found themselves facing mounting challenges from a resurgent McLaren. In 2024, McLaren driver Lando Norris emerged as a serious contender, giving Verstappen a run for his money in the drivers’ standings. The Woking-based outfit also outperformed Red Bull in the constructors’ championship, ending their grip on the top spot.

The 2025 season has proven even more difficult for Red Bull. Currently sitting fourth in the constructors’ standings, the team is facing increased scrutiny, and Verstappen’s bid for a fifth consecutive world title appears to be slipping away. Much of Red Bull’s decline can be attributed to McLaren’s impressive rise under team principal Andrea Stella and CEO Zak Brown.

Brown has taken center stage in the paddock as Horner’s latest adversary. Their relationship has become notably tense, especially during the height of Horner’s internal investigation earlier this year. The Red Bull boss was accused of inappropriate behavior toward a female colleague—allegations he strongly denied and was later cleared of following an internal probe.