According to Red Bull team manager Chris Horner, his relationship with Max Verstappen is fine.
Formula 1 giant team Red Bull has started the season strongly, when Max Verstappen has won both races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. However, the turmoil outside the track continues despite the success.
At the end of the week, it was reported that I had a long-term advisor Helmut Markon it was suspected that the team manager had leaked by Christian Horner sensitive message material for the media.
On Saturday, Marko met the CEO of Red Bull Oliver Mintzlaffin and was allowed to continue in the stable at least for the time being.
Although Marko will continue with the team that dominates the series, there has been speculation in F1 circles about his and also Verstappen’s transfer to Mercedes, whose superstar Lewis Hamilton moves to Ferrari next season.
Verstappen wants Marko to stay in the team and has threatened that there may not be anything holding him back in the team if Marko is thrown out.
Verstappen’s father, Jos Verstappen, has harshly criticized team manager Horner and complained that the commotion surrounding him affects his son’s performances.
– It would be bad if Horner stays. The situation is not good for the stable, father Verstappen said.
This is how Horner commented
Horner, who has piloted Red Bull’s F1 team since 2005, said on Sunday for Sky Sports being aware of recent statements and emphasized that Max Verstappen is an important part of the team.
– Max is part of the team, Helmut is part of the team, I manage this team and everyone has their own role in it. That’s about it, Horner said.
According to Horner, at Red Bull, no one is bigger than the team, and the team has no problems with teamwork, because top results can only be achieved with hard teamwork.
However, Horner admits that Red Bull cannot keep Verstappen if he really intends to leave before the end of his contract that runs until 2028. Leaving the top driver can be a realistic option.
– You can’t force someone to be somewhere with just a piece of paper. If someone doesn’t want to be here, we don’t force anyone to stay against their will. That goes for the entire staff, Horner said According to The Guardian.
According to Horner, his relationship with Verstappen is fine.
– Max has no pressure or stress. You can see how relaxed he is in the pit with all the team members, and it also shows in his performance on the track. I am aware of all the commotion, but it has not disturbed the team’s performance. We are a united team.