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The World Champion has addressed claims of a power battle taking place between Helmut Marko and Christian Horner.
Max Verstappen dismissed suggestions of a power struggle between Helmut Marko and Christian Horner as “BS.” Reports claimed that Horner was trying to push Marko out of the team, but Marko stated that he would only step back on his own terms. Horner denied seeking Marko’s removal and suggested that Verstappen himself expressed a preference for his departure as Team Principal and CEO. The United States GP coincides with the one-year anniversary of founder Dietrich Mateschitz’s passing, and Verstappen is dedicated to carrying forward Mateschitz’s legacy. Verstappen emphasized the team’s good atmosphere and the importance of everyone’s role in their success, leading to no changes in the future.
Source: RacingNews 365
