Red Bull had dominated the sport from 2010 to 2013, sweeping all the championships during these seasons. However, with a change in technical regulations and an increased emphasis on the power unit, the team was on the back foot because of a below-par power unit from Renault.
The team toiled hard and it wasn’t until an alliance was formed with Honda in 2019 that the team was able to start progressing in a more predictable manner. Progress was gradual over the years but ultimately resulted in a drivers’ title in 2021 and a clean sweep in 2022.
Looking back at the years of struggle, Horner told motorsport-total:
Horner did admit that during this tough time, it was the loyalty and continuity of the same team that helped the team pull through. He said:
Red Bull tech guru credits Honda partnership as the catalyst for growth
Red Bull’s aero wizard put the team’s growth down to a Honda partnership that served as a catalyst for improvement. The team had much better synergy with the Japanese brand and hence success followed. He said:
Red Bull will be facing an uphill task in 2023 as it tries to overcome a cost cap breach penalty and still defend the title against the likes of Ferrari and Mercedes.
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