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Verstappen takes hard stance in Red Bull row

The Dutchman's father admitted to a falling out with Horner

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

Friday 8 March 2024 01:00

Max Verstappen has come to the defence of his father after comments he made towards Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.

Jos Verstappen revealed to BBC Sport that he had a 'falling out' with Horner during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.

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It didn't prevent his son from claiming an impressive Grand Chelem and 1-2 for his team as they dominated the weekend.

The former Formula 1 driver also said that the world champion team would 'explode' if Horner kept his job as team principal, before being seen meeting Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff as rumours around his son's future swirled.

The 50-year-old vehemently denies the claims, and has said that he is 'pleased' that the process surrounding his conduct is over.

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

Max Verstappen has worked alongside Christian Horner since his F1 debut in 2015

Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner's relationship has taken a blow recently

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However, Verstappen senior's comments, and calls from rival F1 bosses for there to be an external investigation into the allegations, have brought the spotlight back onto Horner.

What's more, supposed 'leaked' messages allegedly sent by Horner were released during the Bahrain GP weekend, although they have not been confirmed to be in relation to the allegations.

Now, Verstappen junior has been asked to comment on his father's words about Horner, in the lead-up to the second race of the season in Saudi Arabia.

“I have not asked him that, but my dad is very outspoken and he is not a liar, that is for sure," he told media ahead of the weekend.

"My dad and I are very close. We call every day. I don’t see myself in F1 without them (his father and manager) by my side.”

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