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Christian Horner is said to have had a “heated” exchange with Max Verstappen’s father before he was sacked.
Christian Horner was allegedly involved in a heated argument with Max Verstappen’s father before being sacked by Red Bull, despite leading the team to multiple F1 world championships over the years. This dismissal followed accusations of sexual harassment and declining team performance, as well as a reported feud between Horner and Jos Verstappen. The conflict between Horner and Verstappen Sr. dates back to earlier incidents such as at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, leading to public disagreements and tension within the team. Horner’s removal from Red Bull is seen as a strategic move to retain Max Verstappen amidst speculation of a potential switch to Mercedes.
