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Christian Horner has snapped back at Toto Wolff after the Austrian’s latest comments on Max Verstappen, with the Mercedes team principal seemingly putting on a charm offensive to win the Dutch driver over.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner criticized Toto Wolff’s recent comments on Max Verstappen post the Chinese Grand Prix, emphasizing Verstappen’s commitment to Red Bull until 2028. Horner suggested Wolff should focus on other aspects rather than speculating about driver availability. Despite rumors of Verstappen’s potential departure, Horner remains confident in their current dominance and Verstappen’s loyalty to the team. Horner highlighted Red Bull’s success and encouraged Wolff to concentrate on team performance rather than driver markets. Horner firmly stated Verstappen’s future with Red Bull and redirected the conversation towards Mercedes and their challenges.
