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Max Verstappen’s manager has expressed that it is up to Red Bull to publicise the reasons behind the decision to sack Christian Horner as the team’s F1 boss.
Max Verstappen’s manager emphasized that the responsibility lies with Red Bull to disclose the reasons behind the decision to remove Christian Horner as the team’s Formula 1 boss. Horner, who led Red Bull since 2005, has left his position, and Laurent Mekies has been appointed as the new CEO. Despite being cleared of allegations in 2024, ongoing scrutiny, decreasing results, and key personnel departures have intensified pressure on Horner. Despite previous affirmations of loyalty, the higher management deemed a change necessary, leading to Horner’s dismissal. This move coincided with reports of renewed contacts between Verstappen’s camp and Mercedes regarding a potential switch. Verstappen’s management, led by his father Jos Verstappen and manager Raymond Vermeulen, suggested that Red Bull is obliged to provide a more detailed explanation for the decision, while maintaining focus on performance improvement to regain their competitive edge on the track.
