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[Saba Sports News] There are reports that Red Bull Racing will celebrate their 400th F1 Grand Prix this weekend at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but team principal Christian Horner finds himself embroiled in a power struggle. Despite leading the team to eight drivers’ championships over twenty years, internal information reveals that Austria and Thailand shareholder factions are secretly clashing due to a decline in team competitiveness. Italian media claims that if the upgrades at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix prove ineffective, Horner may lose the support of Thai majority shareholder Chaleo Yoovidhya. Meanwhile, Austrian media reports that Dietrich Mateschitz’s son, Mark Mateschitz, is conspiring with minority shareholders to oust the current leadership. Although Red Bull officially stated that “Horner’s contract extends until 2030,” two potential successors have surfaced – former Scuderia Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost and Hitech GP boss Oliver Oakes. More crucially, Max Verstappen’s indecisiveness adds to the turmoil. Despite having a contract until 2028, the massive offers from Mercedes and Aston Martin persist. This celebration of the 400th race may well mark the turning point of Red Bull’s dynasty. With core figures such as Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley leaving, can Horner maintain his grip on power and safeguard the empire he built?