Following the Bahrain Grand Prix, attention was solely focused on one F1 news story as Jos Verstappen, father of Red Bull’s three-time World Champion Max, publicly called for Christian Horner’s departure.
Verstappen criticized Horner for portraying himself as the victim while being the source of problems within the team, expressing concerns that Red Bull’s unity is at risk with Horner in charge.
Video footage emerged showing a tense exchange between Verstappen and Horner after the race, with both men shaking hands before leaving separately.
Despite internal tensions, Red Bull’s advisor Helmut Marko expressed confidence in the team’s cohesion, noting their strong performance on the track.
Inter-team tensions extended to Red Bull’s junior team, with Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda involved in a team orders dispute during the race. Ricciardo attributed Tsunoda’s behavior to immaturity.
Speculation arose about Max Verstappen potentially moving to Mercedes in 2025 amidst the turmoil at Red Bull, presenting a compelling scenario for the future of the sport.
