Max Verstappen faced his first retirement in 43 races during the Australian Grand Prix, while Sergio Perez finished fifth after experiencing a loss of downforce. However, discussions about the team have been ongoing throughout the season.
Martin Brundle raises questions about Red Bull and recent internal conflicts.
Australia seemed quieter regarding Red Bull’s off-track issues, following an internal investigation involving team principal Christian Horner.
Despite public expressions of discontent from Jos Verstappen and concerns over a potential suspension from Helmut Marko, these issues seem to have calmed down. Nevertheless, the team’s on-track performance in Australia was not as strong as usual.
Brundle wonders if Red Bull will regain their dominant position when the season resumes at Suzuka. He questions whether recent internal conflicts within the team have destabilized them and whether this will affect their performance in upcoming races.
There have also been talks about Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull. Despite his contract until 2028, there are rumors about a possible move to Mercedes in 2025. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff confirmed Verstappen as their top target for 2025, following Lewis Hamilton’s departure from Ferrari.
Wolff emphasized the importance of team dynamics and expressed confidence in potential replacements, including George Russell.
