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Following a turbulent Spanish Grand Prix, long-time Formula 1 commentator and former Ferrari general manager Peter Windsor has stirred the pot by suggesting a major shake-up at the top of the Red Bull Racing team. Windsor believes that Christian Horner, Red Bull’s team principal since its inception in 2005, should consider stepping aside from his current role and instead transition into a different position within the organization — specifically, that of sporting director.

The remarks come in the aftermath of what many have described as a disastrous performance for Red Bull and their star driver, Max Verstappen, during the Spanish Grand Prix. While not going into the specific nature of the errors or strategic missteps that took place, Windsor’s comments imply that leadership decisions may have played a key role in the underwhelming outcome of the race. He pointed to the need for fresh thinking and possibly a redistribution of responsibilities at the top level to ensure the team remains competitive and effective moving forward.

Windsor suggested that Horner’s vast experience and knowledge of the sport would still be invaluable to the team but in a different capacity. By taking on the role of sporting director, Horner could maintain influence over strategic and sporting matters without bearing the full burden of team principal duties. This, Windsor believes, could benefit both Horner and the broader Red Bull Racing operation.

The sporting director position itself has become a point of curiosity since Jonathan Wheatley, who held the post from 2006 to 2024, departed to become the team principal at Sauber. Wheatley played a key role in Red Bull’s ascent to dominance over the past decade and a half, overseeing key aspects of race operations and team logistics. Since his exit, there has been little clarity on whether Red Bull has formally filled the role or simply redistributed responsibilities among other senior personnel.

Windsor’s proposal to place Horner in the vacant sporting director position could potentially fill this gap while also allowing for the introduction of a new team principal with a fresh approach. This could help revitalize Red Bull’s leadership structure and address any internal shortcomings that may have surfaced during recent races.

While there has been no official comment from Red Bull regarding any leadership changes, Windsor’s comments are likely to fuel ongoing speculation about the future of Horner’s role at the team. With the 2025 season on the horizon and competition becoming fiercer than ever, all eyes will be on how Red Bull chooses to respond to internal and external pressures.