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Horner in talks with Verstappen ‘every weekend’
Max Verstappen recently mentioned that he and former F1 boss Christian Horner are still in frequent contact, despite Horner’s departure from Red Bull earlier this year after 20 years as team principal.
Verstappen achieved significant success under Horner’s leadership, with four drivers’ titles and two constructors’ championships during their time together.
While Red Bull has seen an improvement in performance since Horner’s exit, Verstappen remains close with his former boss, exchanging messages regularly throughout race weekends.
Horner, on the other hand, is exploring new opportunities in F1, with potential links to Aston Martin, Ferrari, Alpine, or Haas for a team ownership role in addition to a team principal position.
Verstappen has acknowledged Horner’s contributions to the team and the memorable moments they shared, hinting at a possible return for Horner in the future as the F1 world continues to evolve.
