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Max Verstappen’s father has made an accusation against the Red Bull boss ahead of this weekend’s Austrian GP.
Jos Verstappen accused Red Bull team principal Christian Horner of sabotaging his plans to drive in the Legends Parade at the Red Bull Ring this weekend. Verstappen, father of F1 champion Max, was scheduled to drive the 2012 RB8 that helped Sebastian Vettel win his third F1 drivers’ title. The Legends Parade is a popular event during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, featuring famous cars and drivers on the Spielberg track. Verstappen claimed that Horner blocked his participation and decided to withdraw from the event. Verstappen expressed disappointment, stating that Horner allegedly prevented his participation and filming of the event. The two have had ongoing conflicts, stemming from previous allegations about Horner’s private life. Verstappen called for Horner’s removal, warning that the team could be at risk of division if he remains in his position. Red Bull declined to comment when approached by RacingNews365 regarding the situation.
