“From my first victory (2016 Barcelona, ed.) To my four world titles, we have shared incredible successes,” Verstappen summarizes the success period at Red Bull with Horner on social media. “Winning memorable races and breaking countless record. Thank you for everything, Christian, 2023 and 202.
What does Red Bull-top measure for the future of Max Verstappen mean?
After four cool years, Verstappen seems to be hopeless for the world title this year. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris van McLaren will be well ahead of the 27-year-old Dutchman for the time being in the stand for the world championship. Second driver Yuki Tsunoda cannot break pots at all.
Manager Max Verstappen responds to the dismissal of team boss Christian Horner: ‘We want to return to the top, nothing will change in that regard’
The 51-year-old Horner worked for Red Bull Racing for 20 years. Insiders state that the persistently disappointing sporting performance is the immediate reason to send the Brit de Laan.
What does Christian Horner say?
Horner himself spoke about a thousand employees in the morning in the factory in Milton Keynes and also responded to Instagram in the evening. “After an incredible journey of twenty years together, today I say goodbye to the team that I have loved so much today. You, the great people in the factory, have all been the heart and soul of everything we have achieved,” says Horner, among other things.
“We have supported each other as one man and I will never forget that. It was a privilege to be part of and to lead this epic team and I am so proud of our joint achievements and all of you.
An extra episode of the Formula 1 podcast from De Telegraaf, because of the resignation of Red Bull team boss Christian Horner: