Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is not confident his drivers Max Verstappen or Yuki Tsunoda could compete for pole position in Bahrain. "The McLarens have been exceptionally quick through the practice sessions,

Red Bull Racing ended Friday practice in Japan without much hope for race day — only to go on and take pole position and a win with Max Verstappen.  Friday in Bahrain is looking quite similar, but Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has warned fans not to expect a repeat race performance at Sakhir.

Christian Horner has reflected on the ‘next chapter’ at Red Bull, as their ‘relationship’ with Honda comes to a close at the end of 2025. The Japanese manufacturer first partnered Red Bull as their power unit supplier in 2019, and have since helped the team win four drivers’ and two constructors’ championships.