Christian Horner and Max Verstappen‘s father Jos were seen on TV in the middle of a heated conversation at the Bahrain Grand Prix – with internet rumours swirling about why the two F1 giants appeared to be rowing.
The Tense Conversation
The warring men were seen having an expressive discussion yesterday after Mail Sport reported that they had a blazing row after qualifying on Friday night.
Jos, who was also seen speaking to Ferrari boss Toto Wolff last night, has insisted that Red Bull would ‘explode’ if Horner remains as team principal after messages and pictures the Red Bull team principal sent to a female employee were leaked.
What He Says About Christian
He says Christian is playing the victim. What Christian and Jos were discussing in a team trailer remains a secret – although Horner was clearly agitated and seen pointing outside and waving his hand around. Jos had his hands in his pockets.
The footage has sparked wild speculation online about what the apparently fiery conversation entailed. Many believe it is a hint that three-time world champion Max Verstappen could try to force a move to Ferrari and join Lewis Hamilton if Horner holds on to his £8million-a-year job.
There is also an empty seat at Mercedes when Lewis leaves at the end of 2024. Others have suggested Jos could have been defending the female employee or telling Christian that he should fall on his sword, with Mr Horner explaining why he is refusing to.
No Unconditional Support From Her
His Dutch maestro son Max has refused on four occasions in press conferences over the past weekend to offer Horner unconditional backing.
Insiders have said he is believed to be in general support of his father’s stance.
Jos, who was also seen speaking to Ferrari boss Toto Wolff last night, has insisted that Red Bull would ‘explode’ if Horner remains as team principal after messages and pictures the Red Bull team principal sent to a female employee were leaked. He says Christian is playing the victim.
What Christian and Jos were discussing in a team trailer remains a secret – although Horner was clearly agitated and seen pointing outside and waving his hand around. Jos had his hands in his pockets.
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The footage has sparked wild speculation online about what the apparently fiery conversation entailed.
What People Think
Many believe it is a hint that three-time world champion Max Verstappen could try to force a move to Ferrari and join Lewis Hamilton if Horner holds on to his £8million-a-year job. There is also an empty seat at Mercedes when Lewis leaves at the end of 2024.
Others have suggested Jos could have been defending the female employee or telling Christian that he should fall on his sword, with Mr Horner explaining why he is refusing to.
His Dutch maestro son Max has refused on four occasions in press conferences over the past weekend to offer Horner unconditional backing. Insiders have said he is believed to be in general support of his father’s stance.
