P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Christian Horner trying to deflect attention from what was previously a mostly private dispute with Jos Verstappen at the Austrian GP might be his weirdest act of F1 2024 firefighting yet
“Christian Horner found himself in a familiar position of addressing issues during a 2024 Formula 1 race weekend, with the spotlight shifting to a feud between him and Jos Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix, escalating the private dispute into the public eye. Verstappen made pointed remarks about Horner in Dutch media, leading to a public spat at the FIA press conference in Austria. The conflict arose over Verstappen’s participation in the legends parade, with accusations that Horner blocked him from taking part, although Horner denied any veto. Despite the distractions, Horner emphasized his focus on team performance and Max Verstappen’s role as the star driver, downplaying the importance of his relationship with Jos. Speculation looms over whether the strained relationship with Jos Verstappen could impact Max’s future with Red Bull and potentially open the door for a move to Mercedes, a topic that Toto Wolff openly addressed.”
