[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  This is Formula X [@ThisIsFormu1a1](/creator/twitter/ThisIsFormu1a1) on x 6057 followers Created: 2025-07-22 17:12:50 UTC Red Bull handed stern 'at the back' warning with Max Verstappen exit threatening: — Riccardo Patrese warned that Red Bull could find themselves "at the back" of the F1 grid if Max Verstappen leaves the team. Speaking to media, Patrese remarked: "Well, if Adrian Newey is not there anymore and Verstappen is leaving, then the level of Red Bull is what [Yuki] Tsunoda shows. And where is Tsunoda? In the back." — Patrese emphasized the importance of Verstappen's presence in overcoming the team's car issues, noting that without him, Red Bull's performance could falter. He explained: "And then if you don't have a driver like Max who can make the difference, then Red Bull will be at the back." — Despite the challenges with the RB21, Patrese acknowledged Adrian Newey's lasting impact on the team, but expressed concern for the future as F1 regulations change in 2026. He stated: "At the moment, they still live with something that Adrian left. And for next year, there is a completely new car coming that Adrian didn't make." — Verstappen's potential move to Mercedes adds uncertainty to Red Bull's future, especially following the departure of former team principal Christian Horner. Patrese highlighted the risk: "And then if you don't have a driver like Max who can make the difference, then Red Bull will be at the back." #maxverstappen 🇳🇱 #redbullracing 🇦🇹 VIA: [RacingNews365]  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [red bull](/topic/red-bull) [yuki tsunoda](/topic/yuki-tsunoda) [f1](/topic/f1) [max verstappen](/topic/max-verstappen) [formula 1](/topic/formula-1) [Post Link](https://x.com/ThisIsFormu1a1/status/1947706414790807995)
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This is Formula X @ThisIsFormu1a1 on x 6057 followers
Created: 2025-07-22 17:12:50 UTC
Red Bull handed stern 'at the back' warning with Max Verstappen exit threatening:
— Riccardo Patrese warned that Red Bull could find themselves "at the back" of the F1 grid if Max Verstappen leaves the team. Speaking to media, Patrese remarked:
"Well, if Adrian Newey is not there anymore and Verstappen is leaving, then the level of Red Bull is what [Yuki] Tsunoda shows. And where is Tsunoda? In the back."
— Patrese emphasized the importance of Verstappen's presence in overcoming the team's car issues, noting that without him, Red Bull's performance could falter. He explained:
"And then if you don't have a driver like Max who can make the difference, then Red Bull will be at the back."
— Despite the challenges with the RB21, Patrese acknowledged Adrian Newey's lasting impact on the team, but expressed concern for the future as F1 regulations change in 2026. He stated:
"At the moment, they still live with something that Adrian left. And for next year, there is a completely new car coming that Adrian didn't make."
— Verstappen's potential move to Mercedes adds uncertainty to Red Bull's future, especially following the departure of former team principal Christian Horner. Patrese highlighted the risk:
"And then if you don't have a driver like Max who can make the difference, then Red Bull will be at the back."
#maxverstappen 🇳🇱 #redbullracing 🇦🇹
VIA: [RacingNews365]
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