Chaos at Red Bull: The team wants to be reunited with the driver who was personally fired by Christian Horner-a secret plan to bring him back as a teammate of Max Verstappen causes explosive controversy in the F1 world
In a surprising turn within the Formula 1 world, the Red Bull Racing team has become engaged in an internal drama that fans, analysts and even rival teams have left open mouths. According to several sources, Red Bull would secretly work on a plan to get a former driver back – a driver who was previously put aside by team boss Christian Horner.
Although the team has not made an official statement, insiders point toDaniel Ricciardo, the charismatic Australian rider who left Red Bull in 2018 after his relationship with Horner and the team was visibly cooled. According to rumors, Ricciardo, who is currently struggling to retain his place at Alphatauri, would be in the picture again as a possible teammate of Max Verstappen, especially now that the future perspective of Sergio Pérez is coming under more pressure.
The possible return of Ricciardo causes a stir within the team and among the fans. His earlier departure was not only inspired by sporting ambitions, but also by tensions within the team. Especially the mutual dynamics between him and Verstappen was already brittle at the time, and the fact that Horner let him go at the time makes the matter the too more sensitive.
“If this is true, then Red Bull is completely lost control,” said an anonymous source within the Paddock. “You cannot first put someone on the side publicly and then try to get him back in silence. It not only puts Horner in a weak daylight, but also creates division within the team.”
Fans are also divided over the possible return. Some still see Ricciardo as one of the most talented and beloved drivers of the grid, while others think that Red Bull should better focus on young, emerging talents.
On the other hand, the position ofSergio PérezBe on shaky land after a series of disappointing performance. His mutual relationship with Verstappen seems to deteriorate and Red Bull is notorious not to be patient with drivers who do not meet expectations.
The possibility that Ricciardo – or another formerly discarded driver – would ride next to Verstappen in the future, therefore not only raises sporting questions, but also puts Red Bull’s internal stability under great pressure.
Whether the plan actually becomes reality remains unclear for the time being. But one thing is certain: the name Christian Horner will again be the center of severe discussion. In the coming weeks, to be stormy within the Red Bull camp, and the Formula 1 world is watching tense.
