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Max Verstappen and Christian Horner have been in frequent contact during the F1 title race.
“Max Verstappen has revealed that he maintained frequent contact with former Red Bull boss Christian Horner during his impressive late surge for the F1 title. Despite Horner’s sacking in July, Verstappen fell 104 points behind championship leader Piastri before winning six races under new boss Laurent Mekies, finishing just two points shy of a remarkable comeback.
Verstappen acknowledged the bond he shared with Horner, who supported him through challenging times within the team, continuing to communicate regularly even after the Abu Dhabi finale. He confirmed that they exchange messages every race weekend and remain in touch during holidays, discussing both racing and personal matters.
Although Red Bull’s form improved post-Horner, Verstappen refrained from criticizing his former boss, acknowledging Horner’s contributions to the team’s success and the changes brought in during his tenure. Verstappen emphasized the importance of their enduring relationship and mutual support throughout their time together at Red Bull.”
