Tensions continue to rise between Jos Vertstappen, father of three-time world champion Max, and Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull. A new snub occurred in the run-up to the Austrian Grand Prix.
The team manager Red Bull of the Formula 1, Christian Hornerdenied having vetoed the participation of the father of Max Verstappen, Josephin a parade of the Austrian Grand Prixshowing that tensions between the two flared again on Friday.
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The former pilot of F1 told Dutch media that he will not drive a Red Bull RB8 of 2012 in the parade of legends of driving prior to Sunday’s race at the Red Bull Ring because Horner had opposed.
“I’m completely fed up with Horner”said the father of the three-time world champion, according to the website www.formu1e1.nl. “It’s like a kindergarten here”he added.
Horner and Verstappen They fell out earlier in the season following allegations of misconduct made by a female employee against the team boss, who denied them and was cleared after an investigation.
In March, Jos Verstappen warned that the team was in danger of disintegrating if Horner did not leave.
Asked for his version of the story at a press conference, Horner He said the parade was organized by the circuit. “There was no veto on my part or anything like that”he added.
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He also indicated that his relationship with Max is still very strong and that the 26-year-old Dutchman is a key piece of the team.
“Obviously, it’s important to have a strong relationship with him. I’ve never had a problem with any of our drivers’ parents in the past.”he added. “And whatever Jos’s problems are, I really have nothing to comment on.”“, he concluded on the matter.
