Christian Horner, a familiar face in Formula 1, is out at Red Bull Racing. He served as the team’s boss and CEO for two decades. This sudden exit has sent ripples across the racing world. It’s a huge change for the dominant team.
The big question on everyone’s mind is how this affects Max Verstappen. He is the four-time world champion. It turns out Verstappen already knew about Horner’s departure. His manager, Raymond Vermeulen, confirmed this news.
Vermeulen told ‘De Telegraaf’ that Red Bull management informed them early. “We were told in advance about this decision,” he said. He added that Red Bull should explain why Horner left. “It is up to Red Bull to provide more explanations.”
Despite the big changes, the focus remains on racing. Vermeulen made that clear. “We keep looking at the sports side,” he explained. “We are searching for more performance.” The goal is still to be the best. “Nothing has changed or will change in that regard.”
Fans might recall talk of Verstappen possibly leaving Red Bull. Mercedes was seen as a potential new home for him. Horner’s exit could cool those rumors. There were whispers that Verstappen and Horner didn’t always get along personally.
Even with any past tensions, Verstappen still honored their shared history. He sent a message to his former team boss. Together, they celebrated many championships. This chapter closes, but the impact will last.