Did Verstappen want Horner fired? The true story revealed

Longtime Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has left the team today, sparking questions about whether the “Bulls” leader Max Verstappen was involved in the decision. Renowned insider Erik van Haren has set the record straight.

Details: Van Haren stated that rumors of Verstappen demanding Horner’s resignation are complete nonsense. However, there is still uncertainty whether this move by the Red Bull management guarantees the Dutchman’s future with the team.

Moreover, there is growing concern within the team that Verstappen might actually leave. This development has only fueled speculation about the reigning world champion’s potential switch to Mercedes.

For now, both the “Bulls” camp and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff are staying tight-lipped on the matter.

Reminder: Horner joined Red Bull in 2005, and in his very first season, the team finished seventh in the Constructors’ Championship. In 2006, Red Bull celebrated its first podium—David Coulthard’s third place at the Monaco Grand Prix. And in 2009, Sebastian Vettel delivered the team’s maiden victory.