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Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has claimed that Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner were involved in a heated altercation in the Red Bull camp shortly before the latter parted ways with the team.
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has claimed that a heated altercation took place between Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner in the Red Bull camp before Horner left the team. Horner was dismissed by the six-time Constructors’ Champions after a long tenure overseeing successful campaigns. His departure followed past allegations and a performance decline, and was linked to issues with trust, rumors, and decisions regarding the team’s second driver.
Schumacher witnessed a heated exchange involving Verstappen, Horner, and Red Bull’s press officer just days before Horner’s exit. Verstappen Sr believed Horner’s removal should have happened sooner, adding to the unrest within the team. Schumacher described Horner as difficult and failing to keep the team together.
The tension between Horner and Verstappen Sr began during the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend and escalated over a historic car parade incident at the Austrian Grand Prix. The incident deepened the divide between the factions, contributing to internal unrest within Red Bull. Ultimately, Horner’s departure aimed to restore stability and support the team’s success with its championship-winning driver.
