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Max Verstappen has repudiated that Red Bull boss Christian Horner could be sacked if the team’s fortunes do not improve at F1’s Emilia-Romagna GP.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has denied claims that team boss Christian Horner might be fired if Red Bull’s performance does not improve at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Formula 1. Despite Verstappen’s victory in Japan, Red Bull is facing its worst start to a season since 2019, trailing 141 points behind leading McLaren. Speculation has arisen that Verstappen, with exit clauses tied to standings, could potentially leave the team. Previous reports indicate tensions as far back as 2024 when Horner faced internal scrutiny. With declining results and staff departures, there is increased focus on Red Bull’s future under Horner based on the upgrades showcased in Imola. Verstappen emphasized that the ongoing rumors hold no significance as the team strives to improve and no one is content with the current performance levels.
