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F1 bosses meet over Horner situation as Wolff defends Red Bull – RacingNews365 Review
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem held a meeting in Bahrain to address the ongoing issues related to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. The emergence of leaked emails containing alleged WhatsApp conversations has escalated the matter significantly. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff acknowledged Formula 1’s debt to Red Bull amid controversies surrounding the team’s ownership of multiple squads. The unrest over Red Bull’s collaboration with sister team RB has drawn criticism, with McLaren CEO Zak Brown expressing dissatisfaction. Max Verstappen claimed pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix, outpacing Charles Leclerc and George Russell. Stefano Domenicali hinted at the possibility of rotating European races on the F1 calendar starting in 2026. The FIA may utilize the International Sporting Code to ensure transparency in the investigation of Christian Horner’s alleged inappropriate behavior. Max Verstappen’s performance in FP2 in Bahrain, where he finished sixth, raised eyebrows after pre-season hype. Get your hands on the 2024 F1 calendar to stay updated and never miss a moment of F1 action on your smartphone or PC.
