Red Bull F1 News: Jos Verstappen to 'MISS' Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen abraza a su padre Jos — Photo: © IMAGO

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Verstappen to 'MISS' Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

The former F1 driver will not be present in Jeddah

Originally written by Sam Cook. This version is a translation.

Wednesday 6 March 2024 22:57

Max Verstappen's father Jos Verstappen will not be present at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

The 52-year-old has recently found himself embroiled in the saga surrounding Christian Horner, having revealed that he and the Red Bull team principal had a falling out during the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Speculation had previously spread suggesting that the Dutchman's relationship with Horner was patchy allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour' levelled at the Red Bull boss were made public.

Horner has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an internal Red Bull investigation, and has vehemently denied the claims throughout the 'process'.

Christian Horner has been the subject of an internal investigation at Red Bull

Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner have suffered a dent in their relationship of late

Max Verstappen claimed victory in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix

Verstappen to miss race weekend

It had previously been revealed that the 52-year-old met up with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff in Bahrain, with rumours surrounding his son's future with the world champions rife following the Horner situation.

Verstappen Jr. will hope to continue his eight-race winning run stretching back to last season in Jeddah this coming weekend.

Some stories floating around that Jos Verstappen will miss the Saudi Arabian GP because of the ongoing Christian Horner situation. It is true he will not be there, but he was never going anyway because he is taking part in the Rallye de Hannut.
— Jon Noble (@NobleF1) March 4, 2024