Jos Verstappen has stated that conflicts within Red Bull will only intensify until Christian Horner is no longer in charge. The Dutch racing driver’s remarks have caused quite a stir in the Formula 1 community recently. A female employee had accused the 50-year-old team boss of inappropriate behavior, but he was cleared of the allegations within 24 hours. However, another controversy arose when an alleged leak of evidence occurred, putting Horner back in the spotlight. Now, Jos Verstappen, the father of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, has criticized the team boss.
Previously, there were rumors circulating about a falling out between Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner. However, the British team boss had dismissed these claims. Finally, the former Formula 1 driver has spoken up about the entire situation. The 51-year-old recently stated that tensions within the team will persist as long as Horner remains in his position as team boss.
Furthermore, Jos Verstappen went so far as to suggest that Christian Horner’s case could potentially cause Red Bull Racing to fall apart completely. He made it clear that the current situation cannot continue for much longer, as it may lead to a volatile outcome within the team based in Milton Keynes.
Additionally, Jos Verstappen claimed that Horner was portraying himself as the victim in this situation, despite the problems arising from the alleged behavior of the 50-year-old himself.
Jos Verstappen’s bold statement about Horner’s case potentially tearing apart Red Bull Racing should not be taken lightly. The allegations against the 50-year-old have not only damaged the team’s reputation but also cast a negative light on the entire sport of Formula 1. There have also been reports of Dietrich Mateschitz’s son teaming up with Helmut Marko to remove Christian Horner from his position.
It is evident that Jos Verstappen is displeased with the British team boss. Consequently, Max Verstappen, his son and current reigning world champion, may side with his father on this issue, potentially causing a rift between the 26-year-old driver and his team boss. However, Max has made it clear that he remains fully focused on his 2024 campaign.
Undoubtedly, Christian Horner has reportedly lost support from several allies within the team, including aero genius Adrian Newey. However, the 50-year-old seems to have the support of his wife, as they were seen kissing at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Nevertheless, if tensions continue to rise within Red Bull and the world of Formula 1, Christian Horner may soon find himself at risk of losing his career in the sport. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how things unfold for the 50-year-old in the coming days.