F1 News: Red Bull hold 'peace talks' as Horner saga rumbles on

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Red Bull hold 'peace talks' as Horner saga rumbles on

The situation rolls on...

By Sam Cook.

Friday 22 March 2024 20:00

Key Red Bull figures have held 'peace talks' in at attempt to get their turbulent season under control.

The futures of a number of members of the team have been the topic of speculation in recent weeks, including Christian Horner, Adrian Newer and Max Verstappen.

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This has been, in part, down to the speculation surrounding team principal Horner, who was the subject of an internal investigation into his conduct.

Although being cleared of any wrongdoing following allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour', Verstappen's father Jos Verstappen later confirmed that there had been infighting within the team, particularly at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner's relationship has deteriorated

Christian Horner and Helmut Marko have worked together since 2005

Red Bull figures to pursue peace

Now, heading into the Australian GP weekend, The Mirror are reporting that talks involving the likes of Horner, Marko and Verstappen senior have taken place, in the hope of restoring 'peace' to the world-champion outfit.

Despite the 'turbulence' - as Marko himself put it in a recent interview - Red Bull's championship defence has not faltered, with back-to-back one-two's being recorded by the team in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with Verstappen winning both races.

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