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Horner has learned “not to listen” to Wolff over F1 title claim
Max Verstappen’s dominant performance at the Japanese Grand Prix solidified his status as the clear favorite to win his fourth world title this season. Despite Ferrari’s hopes of closing the gap, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that no one will be able to catch Verstappen this year, given his exceptional driving and Red Bull’s strong car. Red Bull’s Christian Horner, however, disagrees with Wolff’s assessment, emphasizing that it is still early in the season and anything can happen in the remaining 20 races. Helmut Marko from Red Bull also stressed that it is premature for rivals to concede defeat, highlighting the unpredictability of Formula 1. While acknowledging Verstappen’s incredible driving skills, Horner praised the Dutchman’s fitness and the performance of the Red Bull car, indicating that Max is in top form and has spare capacity while driving. Despite the praise and confidence in Verstappen, both teams are aware that the championship battle is far from over, with the season still offering plenty of twists and turns.
