Red Bull F1 News: Jos Verstappen issues defiant update on Christian Horner FEUD

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Verstappen issues defiant update on Horner Red Bull FEUD

Max Verstappen's father has issued an update over his ongoing feud with the Red Bull boss

Kerry Violet F1 News Editor

F1 editor and journalist covering motorsport since 2024.

Sunday 15 December 2024 11:56 Updated: 19:55

The father of Red Bull star Max Verstappen has issued an update over his relationship with the team's Formula 1 principal, Christian Horner.

Jos Verstappen and his son's boss Horner have a past of spats and disagreements between them, but now Verstappen has declared he has no regrets over his conduct with the Red Bull chief.

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Max Verstappen became a four-time F1 champion this season after securing his title victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but 2024 has presented both Verstappen and Red Bull with many more challenges than they have become accustomed to during their recent domination of the sport.

Prior to a stunning victory in Brazil last month, Verstappen had not stepped on the top step of the podium since the Spanish GP back in June and had frequently bemoaned the performance of his RB20.

The struggles of Red Bull both on and off track this season have only exacerbated rumours of the 27-year-old's interest of leaving the team and potentially the sport as a whole, with his father claiming earlier this year that he was completely finished with Horner, branding him as 'childish'.

Tensions have run high at Red Bull with frequent disagreements between Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner

Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive F1 championship despite Red Bull's struggles in 2024

Verstappen stands his ground over Horner disputes

In a recent interview with Dutch publication De Telegraaf, Verstappen issued an update on where things stand between him and Horner, claiming he wouldn't change how he has acted in the past.

When asked if he regretted being so critical of Horner in the public eye, the former F1 driver replied: "No, not at all."

"What the team boss does or doesn't do, that does have an influence on everything that is going on around the team. And therefore around Max.

"Of course I get involved in that. I see it all happening and I think I am in a position to say something about it. If I am put on the spot, then I give my opinion. I will never harm Max. I look at the bigger picture. Ultimately, I stand behind everything I have said."

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