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Max Verstappen issues ‘difference of opinion’ verdict in Horner sacking admission
Max Verstappen has hinted at the differences in opinions between his father and former boss Christian Horner regarding the latter’s recent dismissal. Christian Horner was removed as Red Bull team principal after two decades in the role, with Laurent Mekies taking over in hopes of improving the team’s performance. Verstappen’s father, Jos Verstappen, had a strained relationship with Horner for over a year before the change in leadership. Despite the past conflicts, Max Verstappen emphasized the importance of healthy disagreements and expressed optimism about working towards better results in the future. Although rumors of Verstappen switching to Mercedes circulated, Toto Wolff’s focus on retaining their current drivers suggests a continuation of Verstappen’s journey with Red Bull into the 2026 season.
