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Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen says the latest public dispute between his father Jos Verstappen and his Red Bull team boss Christian Horner at the Austrian Grand Prix is “not nice” and was “avoidable”
Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen expressed his disappointment over the public dispute between his father Jos Verstappen and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner at the Austrian Grand Prix, calling it “not nice” and “avoidable.” Max indicated that he does not view both sides as equally responsible for the unnecessary distraction caused by the disagreement. The tension arose when Jos accused Horner of trying to remove him from a “legends parade” demonstration during the Austrian GP festivities. Horner denied vetoing Jos’s participation but made remarks that could be seen as indirect jabs at Max’s father. Max, after his win in the Austrian GP sprint, expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation and emphasized the importance of avoiding such conflicts. Despite understanding his father’s standpoint, Max highlighted the need to maintain a good relationship with everyone and focus on performance. The off-track tensions at Red Bull have been a source of irritation for Max, who values concentrating on on-track matters and sees McLaren as a serious challenger.
