Internet points at Horner: 'Would rather burn down Red Bull than leave'

On Thursday, a shockwave went through the world of Formula 1, with speculation growing over Adrian Newey's departure from Red Bull Racing. Reports have circulated which suggest the current Chief Technology Officer could be making a move to Ferrari. The internet has started to react to the news, with many pointing to Christian Horner as the instigator, and many F1 fans believing this could also lead to Max Verstappen's departure from the team. 

Internet in shock by news about Newey

If Newey does actually leave it's just reinforcing the statement I made over and over again:

"Horner would rather burn Red Bull Racing down than leave." pic.twitter.com/hBYKIIMf1y

— Jason Hassett (@Jayhassett) April 25, 2024

You have read that Fernando Alonso refuted to [join] Red Bull because he doesn't want to pair with Max Verstappen.

But what would you say when Aston Martin successfully sign Adrian Newey and Max Verstappen also comes along then Aston Martin dismiss Lance Stroll?

— the affordable translator (@fordslator) April 26, 2024

“His desire to leave stems from his unhappiness over the situation involving Horner, which has led to a multi-faceted power struggle at Red Bull.”

Always said Adrian Newey was too good for such a toxic team. This is wonderful news, wherever he goes. https://t.co/9DXNR8oSaN

— Jay (@WhingerSpice) April 25, 2024

Lawrence Stroll has the perfect opportunity to have a Newey, Alonso, Verstappen, Honda team for 2026 and yet somehow Stroll will keep his seat.

— Theo (@1heos) April 26, 2024

Getting interesting now! The biggest chess piece of all, Adrian Newey, to leave Red Bull still unhappy about the Horner incident but where does he go?
Did Alonso get a tip off that Aston is where he's headed? Surely it's there or the romantic dream of Ferrari with Lewis? Or ...

— Tiff Needell (@tiff_tv) April 25, 2024

Christian Horner after Newey leaves, his golden boy driver goes Mercedes and he is left with Perez and Yuki driving around in 2026 with an engine that doesn’t work. pic.twitter.com/ycqGOsspI8

— Leo (@FastNLoud44) April 25, 2024

If the reason Newey is leaving is true, then Horner’s toxicity will destroy the brand too. https://t.co/Chw2yZhHYb

— Shami Kalra (@ShamiKalra) April 25, 2024

Dear @redbull,

We don’t need Horner. We need Newey.

Thanks in advance,
All @redbullracing fans.

— Poorna MV1 (@PoornaSenev) April 25, 2024

Fine but you have to PROMISE to not call me a knobhead. By reading this you legally promise not to

Newey wanted Horner to leave to limit the damage to Red Bull’s reputation and value. Newey then wanted to take over as Team Principal. This did not happen, so he is leaving https://t.co/aqO0uXr9KI

— Spanners (@SpannersReady) April 25, 2024