THE CROWD REACTS TO RED BULL’S PRESENTATION IN LONDON 🎭🏎️
The F1 75 Live event at the O2 Arena in London had everything to be a grand celebration 🏁, showcasing the simultaneous unveiling of the ten Formula 1 cars for the 2025 season. However, Red Bull’s entrance, along with its team principal Christian Horner, was met with a hostile atmosphere, as loud boos surprised many.
The show, which gathered over 15,000 fans, followed an order based on the 2024 Constructors’ Championshipstandings, meaning Red Bull, as the reigning champion, was the last to present its design. Before their turn, the crowd had already warmly welcomed teams like Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, and Aston Martin 🏎️🔥. However, the moment Horner stepped onto the stage, loud jeers and whistles filled the venue.
HORNER AND A COLD RECEPTION ❄️👀
Red Bull’s team principal took the stage with his usual composure, but the crowd wasted no time in expressing their discontent. While the live broadcast seemingly attempted to mute the boos, it was evident inside the O2 Arena that the reaction was far from positive.
Despite the hostile atmosphere, Horner carried on with the presentation, emphasizing the evolution of the RB21, the car that will defend the title in 2025 with Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson behind the wheel. However, the tension in the room was undeniable, contrasting with the enthusiastic reception given to other teams.
WHY THE BOOS? 🤔⚡
The rejection of Christian Horner by fans is nothing new, but the intensity at this event took many by surprise. Several theories suggest the reasons behind this reaction:
✅ Red Bull’s dominance 🏆 – The team has monopolized F1 in recent years, frustrating some fans.
✅ Recent controversies 😡 – Horner has been involved in multiple disputes, including clashes with other teams and controversial decisions within Red Bull.
✅ Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez’s departure 🇲🇽 – Although the Mexican driver has yet to announce his future, his relationship with Horner has been heavily criticized, especially due to the clear favoritism towards Verstappen.
✅ Max Verstappen’s dominance 🥇 – The three-time world champion has been unstoppable, and his success, combined with Red Bull’s management, has divided fans.
WAS THE BROADCAST MANIPULATED? 🎙️🔇
One of the most striking details was that while the boos were clearly heard inside the O2 Arena, the broadcast appeared to reduce or completely mute them after the first few seconds. This has sparked speculation among fans about whether F1 attempted to protect Red Bull’s image during the event.
The crowd’s reaction stood in stark contrast to the excitement surrounding other teams, especially Ferrari, where Lewis Hamilton made his debut with his new team, and Aston Martin, which unveiled the AMR25 with Fernando Alonso and the shocking signing of Adrian Newey.
RED BULL REMAINS IN THE SPOTLIGHT 🔥🏁
Despite the boos, Red Bull remains the team to beat in 2025, with a car that promises to stay at the top. Now, all eyes are on the pre-season tests in Bahrain (February 26-28), where we’ll finally see if the RB21 maintains its advantage or if rivals have managed to close the gap.
🔜 Do you think the boos were justified? Will this affect Red Bull’s season? 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇🔥
