According to reports, Red Bull would be willing to bench Max Verstappen in order to retain Christian HornerIf forced to choose between Max Verstappen and the under fire team principal, Red Bull GmbH executives are willing to support Christian Horner, according to rumors. The season has started off well for the defending constructors’ champions, but there have been indications of dissatisfaction both publicly and privately.
Prior to the Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is giving Red Bull “tough” problems.
After they walked to both the team and individual world crowns last season, it appeared as though Verstappen, Horner, and Red Bull would have a long and prosperous partnership for many years to come.
However, in recent weeks, Red Bull has been shaken by an inquiry into Horner related to claims of inappropriate behavior. The multibillion-pound beverage business eventually exonerated Horner, who denied any misconduct, but the suspended female employee who filed the complaint plans to challenge the ruling.
Nevertheless, The Mirror claims that Horner has the support of Red Bull GmbH’s principal stockholders and that the atmosphere at the company has “turned in his favor.”
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Because Red Bull is reportedly prepared to allow the current triple world champion to leave the team if it comes down to him or Horner, Verstappen may be obliged to continue his career elsewhere as a result.
The Red Bull star’s father, Jos Verstappen, openly demanded that Horner resign from Bahrain due to concern that the squad will be “ripped apart.” Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko, another ally of Verstappen Jr., is also rumored to be at odds with the team principal.Godley talks about going on tour being diagnosed with cancer.
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Furthermore, Verstappen declared he would quit the team if the Austrian was forced out when it became apparent in Saudi Arabia earlier this month that Marko faced the possibility of suspension. When speaking about his demand for Horner’s resignation, he added that his father, a former Formula One driver, “is not a liar.”
It has apparently been communicated to Verstappen’s manager, Raymond Vermeulen, that Red Bull is prepared to fire his driver in the event that it becomes evident that Horner and Verstappen are no longer compatible as a team.
After the examination, Horner, who has led Red Bull GmbH’s F1 team since 2005, is said to have the support of business executives Franz Watzlawick and Oliver Mintzlaff.
Although Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull Racing is set to expire at the end of the 2028 campaign, it is thought that he will have the option to leave if Marko decides to go.
