Simmering tensions between McLaren and Red Bull have reached a boiling point after new evidence emerged regarding Christian Horner’s future at the Milton Keynes-based team. In a surprising and highly sarcastic response, McLaren CEO Zak Brown reportedly took a direct swipe at his Red Bull counterpart, suggesting Horner should “sue McLaren” and adding, pointedly, “Karma is a b*tch!” The explosive exchange underscores the deep-seated animosity between the two rival teams.

The catalyst for Brown’s cutting comments is believed to have been the resurfacing of information relating to an internal Red Bull investigation involving Horner earlier in the season. While initial details were sketchy, this “new evidence” is said to shed new light on the allegations and the subsequent handling of the situation. Sources suggest that McLaren, and potentially other teams, have obtained information that contradicts Red Bull’s public statements, prompting Brown’s markedly cynical response.

Brown’s sarcastic suggestion that Horner “sue McLaren” likely stems from the persistent scrutiny of Red Bull and the veiled accusations about McLaren’s performance advantage early in the season, particularly in relation to its innovative tyre management. Brown’s implication is that the emergence of potentially damaging information about Horner’s situation is a form of karmic retribution for Red Bull’s attempts to undermine McLaren’s success through suspicion and innuendo. The phrase “Karma is a bitch!” leaves little room for interpretation as to Brown’s feelings on the matter.

This dramatic escalation in the McLaren-Red Bull rivalry adds a significant layer of off-track drama to an already intense Formula 1 season. Brown’s bold and public dig at Horner signals a potential shift in power dynamics and a willingness from McLaren to directly confront its rivals. The coming days and weeks are likely to see further developments as the implications of this “new evidence” and the ensuing war of words continue to play out in the Formula 1 paddock.