George Russell’s rivalry with Max Verstappen is able to reignite after feedback about Christian Horner’s exit in season eight of Method One: Drive to Survive
Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, was outspoken about Christian Horner remaining Crimson Bull workforce principal (Picture: Mark Thompson, Getty Photos)
George Russell claims Max Verstappen and his father, Jos, had been trying to oust Christian Horner earlier than Crimson Bull dismissed their workforce principal final yr. The British driver has implied that hypothesis surrounding Verstappen’s potential change to Mercedes was merely a tactical manoeuvre designed to use strain and pressure change.
Rumours in regards to the four-time world champion’s availability delayed Russell’s contract renewal, with Mercedes solely finalising a brand new deal after Verstappen pledged his future to Crimson Bull for the 2026 marketing campaign. Verstappen’s dedication arrived three weeks after the workforce determined to half methods with Horner, and Russell’s recent Mercedes settlement subsequently materialised two-and-a-half months afterwards.
In a forthcoming episode from sequence eight of ‘Method One: Drive to Survive’ on Netflix, Russell states: “The Verstappens clearly have loads of energy in that workforce [Red Bull], they like to control conditions rather a lot.
“For no matter cause, they do not like Horner, and they’re making an attempt to get Horner out. I ponder if all of this [the Verstappen to Mercedes rumour] is a little bit of a play and a stir, making an attempt to place strain on Crimson Bull, that he’ll solely proceed there if Christian is gone.
However, Horner clears the Verstappens of duty following his departure. He acknowledges through the present’s new season: “[Max Verstappen’s] father has by no means been my greatest fan; he is been outspoken about me.”
Verstappen senior demanded Horner’s departure in March 2024, following Crimson Bull’s resolution to clear their workforce principal of any misconduct after investigating allegations levelled in opposition to him. Within the wake of this, Jos Verstappen stated: “It can not proceed this fashion; the state of affairs is just not good for the workforce and is driving individuals aside.
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