Jos Verstappen Warns of Red Bull Instability

Jos Verstappen, father of three-time F1 champion Max Verstappen, has raised alarms over the mass exodus of key personnel from Red Bull Racing, warning that the team is on the brink of instability. Following the departures of chief strategist Will Courtenay, sporting director Jonathan Wheatley, and chief technical officer Adrian Newey, Jos expressed concerns about the leadership of team principal Christian Horner, stating, 'It can’t go on this way. It will explode.' He emphasized that Max frequently faces questions about the situation and that the team's claim of having replacements for departing members is becoming untenable. These departures come as Red Bull's performance has dipped, with Max's lead in the drivers' standings shrinking significantly. Despite these issues, Max Verstappen remains contracted to Red Bull until 2028, although speculation about his future continues. Jos's warnings reflect deeper issues within Red Bull's management structure that could impact the team's success moving forward.