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Christian Horner has shared his opinion on the media storm engulfing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and whether he could be prised away by Mercedes.
Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, dismisses persistent speculation surrounding Max Verstappen’s F1 future as “a lot of noise,” stating that Verstappen finds it “a bit annoying” as well. Despite rumors linking Verstappen to Mercedes, Horner remains unfazed by media frenzy. The situation has been a major talking point since last year and has been reignited by talks between George Russell and Red Bull. Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull is clear until 2028, leaving him unfazed despite being out of contract with Mercedes at the end of the current season. Horner remains unbothered by the situation, emphasizing that contract details are confidential and that they do not pay much attention to the speculations.
