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Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner are on the beginning grid in Austria final yr.
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Former F1 driver Jos Verstappen, father of three-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen, has criticized Crimson Bull's determination to maintain group principal Christian Horner, saying “the group is in peril of falling aside.
Following Max Verstappen's season-opening victory on the Bahrain Grand Prix, Verstappen's father informed The Each day Mail that “there’s rigidity whereas he stays in place,” referring to Horner.
He added: “The group is in peril of falling aside. It might't go on like this. It would explode. He's taking part in the sufferer when he's the one inflicting the issues.'
In a press release to CNN on Monday, Crimson Bull stated: “That’s not true. We’re united as a group and centered on racing.”
An unbiased investigation was launched by Crimson Bull in February after Horner was accused of inappropriate habits in direction of a member of the racing group, who has not been recognized. Final week, an inquest cleared Horner of any wrongdoing.
A day in a while Thursday, alleged leaked messages originating from an nameless electronic mail handle had been distributed to members of the F1 group. This electronic mail contained a Google Drive with WhatsApp messages. It was anonymously emailed to race officers, groups and journalists from around the globe.
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Horner and Verstappen within the paddock earlier than observe forward of the Bahrain Grand Prix on February 29.
In a press release concerning the mass electronic mail, Crimson Bull informed CNN: “It is a personal matter between Mr. Horner and one other and it could be inappropriate for Crimson Bull to touch upon it.”
In the meantime, Horner reiterated his denials of wrongdoing following the discharge of the leaked reviews.
In an interview with Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Jos Verstappen denied being the supply of the leaked reviews.
“However why would I try this? Max is underneath contract with Crimson Bull till 2028, he’s performing nice and feels at dwelling right here,” he stated. “I don't care in any respect.
