Red Bull issue withering ‘on fire’ response to brutal Christian Horner comments

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has responded to remarks made by former boss Christian Horner, disputing claims that the team lost its "mojo" and "vibe" following Horner's dismissal in July of the previous year. Mekies stated that while Horner is entitled to his opinion, the team's internal spirit and fighting unity have never been stronger following a difficult initial period under the new regulations.

Mekies pointed to Red Bull's recent competitive resurgence, which produced race victories for Max Verstappen in Singapore and Malaysia, as proof of the organization's collective drive. However, Mekies stressed that the squad will not consider its mission accomplished until it returns to regularly winning Formula 1 world championships.