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Max Verstappen feels the late Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz’s impact would have been keenly felt.
Max Verstappen believes that Dietrich Mateschitz would have quickly resolved the Christian Horner investigation within Red Bull. Despite allegations made against Horner by a female employee in early 2024, Red Bull GmbH decided not to take further action. However, tensions within Red Bull arose, particularly from Jos Verstappen who wanted Horner removed. Verstappen stated that Mateschitz, who passed away in 2022, would have handled the situation swiftly. Verstappen’s future with Red Bull remains tied to Helmut Marko, emphasizing the importance of Marko’s presence for him to stay. With the upcoming season, Red Bull faces uncertainty despite having the reigning world drivers’ champion, as performance swings affected them in 2024, leaving Verstappen hopeful for improvements. Verstappen acknowledges the tight competition in F1 but remains hopeful that addressing weaknesses will bring Red Bull back to the front.
