F1 champion Max Verstappen delivers 'not nice' verdict on Christian Horner dispute

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Verstappen delivers 'not nice' verdict on Horner dispute

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has been embroiled in a war of words with Jos Verstappen

Kevin McKenna

Sunday 30 June 2024 18:15

Max Verstappen has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between his father and Red Bull boss Christian Horner.

The Formula 1 champion's was reacting to the latest exchange between Jos Verstappen and Horner over the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.

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Verstappen Sr had been scheduled to drive in a Red Bull car at the annual Legends Parade in Spielberg, but pulled out of the event after accusing Horner of trying to block his participation.

Speaking to Dutch media outlet De Telegraaf, the former F1 driver said: "In the past few days I've heard from several sides that Christian Horner did everything he could to not let me drive, and otherwise to make sure that nothing would be filmed."

Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen have been embroiled in an ongoing war of words this year

Max Verstappen has opened up on the tension between the pair

'Scenario could have been avoided'

Now, Red Bull's reigning champion has admitted the scenario is far from ideal for all parties involved.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the 26-year-old said: "Naturally, of course it's not nice. Not for myself, not for my dad, not Christian, not for the team.

"Of course you don't want these things to happen. My dad has been quite clear about the reason behind it and of course I can understand his opinion on it.

Jos Verstappen has been a constant source of support for his son

"Because at the end of the day, he gets asked to drive the car, finds out he's not wanted to drive the car.

"My dad doesn't actually care about driving the car, but he got asked: 'Please, do it for the Dutch fans?'.

"Red Bull, we have a great relationship with - home track - so I understand.

"On the other hand, I'm here to focus on the performance side of things, so I want a good relationship with everyone, but of course, this scenario could have been avoided."

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