Christian Horner’s relationship with Max Verstappen’s father Jos Verstappen amidst the recent accusations on the Red Bull team boss has caused controversy. Jos Verstappen previously criticized Horner for his claims and accused him of playing the victim. Recent reports suggest that the relationship between the two has soured due to the ongoing investigation. Jos Verstappen may have decided to stay out of the spotlight to prevent tensions from escalating. He will reportedly not be attending the Saudi Arabian GP this weekend. Despite this, Max Verstappen and Red Bull are expected to perform well in the race following their victory in Bahrain.
Christian Horner has faced backlash and has allegedly hired lawyers to protect his reputation. He was at risk of being fired from the team, but his lawyers brought up specific contract clauses that prompted an independent investigation. There are concerns that Max Verstappen may consider joining Mercedes if Horner remains at Red Bull, but for now, Horner will continue to lead the team. The allegations surrounding Horner have not affected the team’s performance, and Red Bull will continue to race as usual. They are currently cleared of any wrongdoing.