Max Verstappen has expressed strong allegiance to Marko, highlighting his crucial influence on Max’s choices within the team.
Jos Verstappen, the father of F1 sensation Max Verstappen, has thrown his support behind a Red Bull staff member who is currently suspended due to disregarded complaints against team principal Christian Horner.
Although Jos did not attend the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix because of his participation in a rally in Belgium, he has made it clear where he stands on the controversy surrounding Horner. He believes that Horner will keep his position for the rest of the 2024 season thanks to the support of Red Bull’s Thai owner.
However, Jos’s concerns raise the possibility of a negative impact on the team’s morale.
“I believe it is too late for Christian to say ‘leave me alone,’ but he has the backing of the Thai owner, so I think he will remain for the remainder of the season,” Jos told the Daily Mail. He expressed his apprehension about Horner’s continued presence and how it could harm the team’s dynamics.
Adding to the complexity of the team’s environment, Jos revealed his clashes with Horner in Bahrain. He emphasized that their disagreement did not escalate into a physical fight but acknowledged that there was a heated exchange.
This incident highlights the tension within the Red Bull camp, reflecting a broader unrest that is hinted at by Jos’s support for the suspended female employee, whose future is uncertain.
Jos’s main concern is the impact of these off-track controversies on his son, Max Verstappen.
He noted that the distractions have overshadowed Max’s performance and the team’s racing goals. “All these things that are happening are affecting Max,” Jos commented, criticizing the focus on Horner’s problems rather than the team’s racing achievements.
Amidst these developments, Red Bull faces additional scrutiny as an investigation into Helmut Marko’s actions could potentially affect Max Verstappen’s future with the team.
The fate of Christian Horner’s #RedBull hangs in the balance as the #FIA steps in.
Max Verstappen has expressed significant loyalty to Marko, indicating the pivotal role Marko plays in Max’s decision-making process within the team.
The saga reached its peak with Jos’s comments in Bahrain, warning of internal discord and accusing Horner of playing the victim, which contrasts with Horner’s public attempts to calm the situation.
Despite Horner’s plea to move on from the saga, Jos believes that it is too late to simply brush the matter aside. Above all, Jos desires Max’s happiness amidst the unfolding drama.