Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner had a major dispute during the Bahrain GP. The issues surrounding the CEO of Red Bull Racing are causing division among people, according to Jos Verstappen, the father of the reigning Formula One champion. Horner was accused of inappropriate and improper behavior by a female employee, leading to an external investigation. After the investigation concluded, Bull GmbH, the company that owns Red Bull Racing, confirmed that Horner was not guilty of the allegations.
On February 29, a link to a Google Drive folder allegedly containing WhatsApp conversations between Horner and the employee was sent to several journalists anonymously. The authenticity of the leaked images has not been confirmed or denied by Horner, Red Bull, or F1. In a recent interview, Jos Verstappen revealed how his son, Max Verstappen, reacted to the leak.
Max Verstappen has been with Red Bull Racing since 2016, and Christian Horner played a significant role in his rise as an F1 star. It was interesting to see that Verstappen did not publicly respond to the Horner controversy. A representative for Red Bull stated that there is unity within the team amidst the chaos. However, Verstappen’s silence suggests that he is uncertain about supporting Horner.
Christian Horner, the head of Red Bull Formula 1, is determined not to let his team and family suffer because of the motives of those who want to bring him down. Despite an independent inquiry dismissing the accusation made by a female worker against him, Horner remains at the center of controversy in Formula One. Led by an external lawyer, the controversy continues.
Although they have not yet made their intentions clear, recent events indicate that there are groups attempting to remove Horner from his position as team principal, a role he has held since 2005. However, Horner stands firm and declares that he will not be swayed by the pressure to remove him, despite being aware of it.
On race day of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Horner received significant public support. He made sure to enter the paddock with his spouse Geri Halliwell and was seen on the grid holding hands with Red Bull Racing’s majority owner, Red Bull Chalerm Yoovidhya. This demonstrates Horner’s unwavering dedication to achieving the team’s goals for 2024. Despite the controversy, it is evident that Red Bull is consistently winning races due to Horner’s role in the team.