Max Verstappen expressed strong loyalty to Marko, highlighting his crucial influence on Max’s choices within the team.
Jos Verstappen, father of Formula 1 sensation Max Verstappen, voiced his support for a Red Bull team member who is currently suspended due to ignored complaints against team principal Christian Horner.
Although Jos did not attend the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to his participation in a rally in Belgium, he made his position clear on the controversy surrounding Horner. He believes that Horner will retain his position for the remainder of the 2024 season thanks to the support of the Red Bull’s Thai owner.
However, Jos’s concerns raise the possibility of a negative impact on the team’s morale.
“I believe it is too late for Christian to say ‘leave me alone’, but he has the support of the Thai owner, so I think he will stay for the rest of the season,” Jos told the Daily Mail. He expressed his apprehension about Horner’s continued presence and how it could harm the team dynamics.
The complexity of the team environment is heightened by the clashes revealed by Jos in Bahrain. He stressed that their disagreement did not escalate into a physical fight, but acknowledged there was a heated exchange of words.
This incident highlights the tension within the Red Bull camp, reflecting a broader discontent that is suggested by Jos’s support for the suspended employee, whose future is uncertain.
Jos’s main concern is the impact of these off-track controversies on his son, Max Verstappen.
He noted that distractions have overshadowed Max’s performance and the team’s racing goals. “All these things that are happening are affecting Max,” Jos commented, criticizing the focus on Horner’s problems instead of the team’s achievements in races.
Amidst these events, Red Bull faces increased scrutiny, as an investigation into Helmut Marko’s actions could affect Max Verstappen’s future in the team.
The fate of Christian Horner and Red Bull hangs in the balance as the FIA intervenes.
Max Verstappen has expressed significant loyalty to Marko, indicating the crucial role Marko plays in Max’s decision-making process within the team.
The saga reached its peak with Jos’s comments in Bahrain, warning of internal discord and accusing Horner of playing the victim, which contrasts with Horner’s public attempts to calm the situation.
Despite Horner’s plea to leave the saga behind, Jos believes it is too late to simply ignore the issue. Above all, Jos wishes for Max’s happiness amidst the unfolding drama.
