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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has downplayed the booing Red Bull and the FIA were subject to at the F1 75 Live event last week, saying passionate fans are part of elite sport. Max Versta…
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner addressed the booing the team received at the F1 75 Live event, stating that passionate fans are a part of elite sport. Both Max Verstappen and Horner were booed by sections of the crowd at the O2 Arena in London, particularly noticeable for the team principal. The FIA logo was also booed when F1 thanked volunteers, prompting a statement from the governing body expressing disappointment in the “tribalist reaction.” Despite the FIA’s support, Horner believes fans should not be criticized for showing their passion, emphasizing that fans are the DNA of the sport. Horner acknowledged the shifting fandom landscape and the polarizing nature of competitive sport, asserting that reactions vary based on location and emphasizing the importance of fan support for drivers and teams. Horner felt that Verstappen deserved more respect for his accomplishments, noting that the UK location of F1 75 Live likely influenced the reception, highlighting that reactions would have been different in the Netherlands.
