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Red Bull boss Oliver Mintzlaaf has moved to deny a ‘nonsense’ claim related to Max Verstappen.
Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has denied that Max Verstappen is the “boss” of the team after a series of changes at the energy drink squad. The team has undergone a series of personnel changes over the last 12 months, which include the exits of Christian Horner, Adrian Newey and Helmut Marko. Verstappen was also linked with a move away from the squad amid performance concerns surrounding the team, before he went on a late-season surge that narrowly saw him miss out on a title. However, the four-time champion reasserted his commitment to the team for 2026 earlier this year. Mintzlaff clarified that all agreements are clear, and Max Verstappen has never made any requests to him or his management team. There is only one ultimate authority at Red Bull, the “famous can we sell.” Mintzlaff hopes that Verstappen will continue his association with the team beyond his driving career due to his exceptional car knowledge and high-level engineering consultations.
