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Martin Brundle clarifies Verstappen involvement in Christian Horner sacking
Martin Brundle has confirmed that Max Verstappen’s camp did not influence Christian Horner’s removal from F1. Red Bull announced that Christian Horner will no longer be their team principal and will be substituted by Laurent Mekies. The decision surprised many, including Martin Brundle, considering Horner’s achievements in the past 20 years. Despite rumors linking Verstappen’s future with Red Bull and Horner’s exit, Brundle clarified that the decision was made by the management in Austria. Jos Verstappen had raised concerns about Horner’s leadership in the past but wasn’t involved in the decision to remove him. This departure signals Red Bull’s desire for a fresh start, emphasizing the team’s interests over individual figures.
