Despite the difficulties they face, Jos Verstappen remains primarily dedicated to supporting his son, Max Verstappen, in his pursuit of a fourth consecutive drivers’ championship. Jos has acknowledged a power struggle within the Red Bull Racing team, and has publicly suggested that team principal Christian Horner should step down. This suggestion comes after accusations of ‘inappropriate behavior’ were made against Horner by a female staff member, but he was later cleared of these accusations by an independent investigation. However, the complainant has appealed this decision, leading to further speculation of unrest among key figures in the team, including Horner, chief designer Adrian Newey, advisor Helmut Marko, and Jos himself.
Jos remains focused on Max’s championship aspirations and has expressed concern about the team’s internal atmosphere. He believes that stability and unity are crucial for success and hopes for a resolution that allows the team to refocus on racing. Jos reassures that Max continues to perform well and has no issues working with the engineers. He emphasizes the competitiveness of the car and Max’s ability to manage distractions arising from the team’s dynamics.
Christian Horner, amidst speculation about his future with Red Bull, has confirmed that he intends to remain as team principal and is directing his attention towards the upcoming Australian Grand Prix. Horner acknowledges Max’s contributions to the team and emphasizes the importance of collective effort and a focus on racing achievements. He attributes the team’s success to the collaborative efforts across the company.
Despite the ongoing power struggles and speculation, the Red Bull team continues to face the challenges of Formula One. Both Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner stress the significance of on-track performance and team unity as they approach future races.