The daddy of Components One champion Max Verstappen has denied leaking textual content messages involving Crimson Bull boss Christian Horner, as scrutiny continues to develop on the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Jos Verstappen, 51, mentioned that controversy is “driving individuals aside” after an nameless e mail involving Horner was leaked on Thursday, simply at some point after Crimson Bull dismissed a criticism of inappropriate behaviour towards him.
Denying he was the supply, Mr Verstappen, a former F1 driver, mentioned: “However why would I try this? Max has a contract with Crimson Bull till 2028, is performing nice and feels at house right here. I’ve no real interest in that in any respect.”
Nonetheless, he added that the staff couldn’t proceed this fashion, including: “The state of affairs shouldn’t be good for the staff and is driving individuals aside.”
Defending F1 champion Max Verstappen wields huge affect with Crimson Bull
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In related feedback to the Each day Mail, he mentioned Crimson Bull would “explode” if Mr Horner remained in his place, saying: “He’s enjoying the sufferer when he’s the one inflicting issues.”
His feedback come shortly after he’s rumoured to have had an explosive row with Mr Horner at his paddock workplace after the qualifying race on Friday night time.
A Crimson Bull spokesperson mentioned: “There are not any points right here. The staff are united and we’re targeted on racing.”
Mr Verstappen’s son Max wields huge affect inside Crimson Bull as a result of his success on the observe, and is known to have seen his father’s feedback and never mentioned something.
Forward of his successful race on Saturday, he was requested 4 occasions whether or not he had full confidence in Mr Horner because the staff’s principal however solely responded with restricted assist by reiterating his focus was on his personal efficiency.
Geri Honer appeared alongside husband in a show of unity
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Inner tensions have been identified to exist throughout the staff for a number of months, with the Verstappens beforehand backing the corporate’s motorsport adviser Helmut Marko after he had a falling out with Mr Horner.
The hypothesis was performed down, with Mr Horner solely acknowledging there had been a “small distinction of opinion” between the 2, and steered rumours had been unfold by their opponents.
Whereas hypothesis continues to swirl, the staff’s principal has placed on a united entrance together with his spouse Geri Horner, who has at his facet on Saturday.
The previous Spice Woman singer was pictured holding his hand and kissing him in a show of unity, after the subject of his messages and rumoured inappropriate behaviour have dominated headlines for days.
