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Tensions continue to escalate at Red Bull with Horner firmly in the centre of the issues.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has met with Max Verstappen’s manager face-to-face ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix amidst the team’s internal crisis. Verstappen’s dominant win in Bahrain last weekend was overshadowed by the ongoing issues within Red Bull. An anonymous email with alleged evidence raised concerns during the Bahrain race weekend, despite Horner being initially cleared in an internal investigation. Verstappen’s father Jos’s comments hinting at a possible team “explosion” if Horner remains in charge have intensified the crisis. A meeting between Horner and Verstappen’s manager has taken place ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with tensions escalating within the team. Despite the turmoil, Horner is expected to lead Red Bull at the upcoming Saudi event, while Jos Verstappen will be absent due to a rally event. Don’t miss any F1 action with the 2024 F1 calendar that can be easily synced to your agenda for easy access.