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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has denied being concerned that the team could lose Max Verstappen, highlighting that Mercedes has “their own issues” in F1.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has denied concerns about losing Max Verstappen, citing Mercedes’ own Formula 1 issues. Renewed speculation about Verstappen overshadowed Red Bull’s Austrian Grand Prix homecoming. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has twice missed out on signing Verstappen. Wolff acknowledged talks with George Russell but hinted at a stable line-up with Kimi Antonelli. Verstappen’s retirement in Austria diminished his title hopes, with Red Bull dismissing Mercedes’ interest in him. Horner emphasized Mercedes’ own problems and reiterated Red Bull’s focus on their current situation with Max.
