In the midst of the celebration for a new demonstration of forcefulness from Red Bull, the director of the Austrian team Christian Horner left a message for the three-time Formula 1 world champion, Max Verstappenwinner of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The Briton, who has been the protagonist of several controversies in recent weeks, including his encounter with the Dutch pilot’s father, made it clear to Max Verstappen his role within the energy drink team where the collective reigns over individualities.
“Max is an important member of our team. He is a wonderful driver, but everyone has a role to play in this team, we are a team. No individual is bigger than the team. “That is the only way to achieve these types of results.”said Christian Horner in an interview with Sky Sports.
The results that the British manager is talking about are those that the Red Bull team has been achieving in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia this weekend with the first place for Max Verstappen and the second for Sergio “Checo” Pérez in both races at the beginning of the season. 2024 Formula 1 season.
Christian Horner’s words come after several statements from both Max and his father, Josraising the possibility that the driver will leave the Austrian team with which he has a contract until the 2029 season as a result of the controversies following the accusation against him for alleged misconduct with a Red Bull employee.
“Obviously there are rumors. I am aware of what has been said, but Max is an important part of this team. He is our driver and he is doing a great job. As team manager and CEO I am responsible for the functioning and operation of this team. So everyone has to do his part. “Max is doing his thing”Horner added.
The Briton also highlighted the good moment of Verstappen who maintains his dominance on the tracks with nine consecutive victories, the most recent this Saturday in Saudi Arabia where he dominated from start to finish to get to the top of the podium.
“Today (Saturday) was Max’s 100th podium, all of them with Red Bull. It was his 56th win, moving ahead of Williams with 114 wins in what is only our 20th year in the championship. “This is an incredibly strong team that is achieving these types of results.”said Christian Horner who avoided spoke about Helmut Marko, who is being investigated by the team.
“First of all Helmut is a consultant for Red Bull GmbH so the discussion was between them and not with the team”said the Briton, who several days ago was acquitted of the accusation against him made by a team employee for alleged misconduct.
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