# Wolff called Red Bull engine 'completely shit'

> Former Red Bull boss Horner claims Toto Wolff dismissed Red Bull's F1 engine chances.
- Title: Wolff called Red Bull engine 'completely shit' · RaceFans
- Summary: Former Red Bull boss Horner claims Toto Wolff dismissed Red Bull's F1 engine chances. Christian Horner says Toto Wolff called Red Bull's power unit…
- Keywords: christian horner, toto wolff, red bull, power unit, mercedes, mcclaren, zak brown, formula one, sports, cars, Wolff, called
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/12/spotlight-wolff-claimed-red-bull-power-unit-would-be-completely-s-horner
- Published: 2026-10-12T21:07:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: christian horner, toto wolff, red bull, f1, power unit, mercedes, mcclaren, zak brown, formula one, sports, cars
## Horner criticizes Wolff
Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claims Toto Wolff dismissed Red Bull's F1 engine chances after their first win as a power unit manufacturer.

> He said this [Red Bull] engine was going to be completely shit and a disaster
## Wolff's engine claims
Horner states Wolff called Red Bull's power unit 'completely shit' and a disaster, claiming McLaren's CEO Zak Brown is compromised.

> Zak brown is compromised because he’s using Toto’s engine so he can’t ruffle feathers
## Horner's book promotion
Horner is promoting a book and clarifies recent comments about running Ferrari's F1 team were misinterpreted.

> Fred vasseur is an experienced guy he’s done a decent job but i more than anyone know the pressures of running a competitive organisation
## Key takeaway

Christian Horner says Toto Wolff called Red Bull's power unit 'completely shit' after their first F1 win as a manufacturer.