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Max Verstappen’s father has addressed the ongoing crisis around Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner.
Jos Verstappen believes that Red Bull will face turmoil if Christian Horner remains as Team Principal and CEO. Recent events following the Bahrain Grand Prix, including leaked WhatsApp messages allegedly involving Horner, have heightened the tensions within the team. Verstappen is clear in his stance that Horner should step down to prevent further division within Red Bull. Despite speculations, he denies any involvement in leaking the messages, emphasizing his son Max’s success in Formula 1. Horner, on the other hand, chooses not to engage in discussions about the motives behind the leaks and remains focused on racing and winning.