Verstappen was not behind my Red Bull exit – HornerImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Christian Horner joined Red Bull in 2005ByAilsa CowenBBC Sport journalistPublished14 minutes agoChristian Horner says Max Verstappen and his camp were “not responsible” for his exit from Red Bull in 2025.The 52-year-old left his roles as team principal and chief executive last summer following months of team decline and internal disputes.
Jos Verstappen, Max’s father, reported Horner was “driving people apart” before his departure from Red Bull, while many suggested that Horner’s exit was an attempt from Red Bull to convince Verstappen to sign a new deal.
Verstappen, who is contracted until 2028, only committed to racing for Red Bull in the 2026 season after Horner’s exit.
But speaking publicly for the first time about his departure, Horner dismissed any suggestions that Verstappen and his camp were responsible for his dismissal.
“[Max Verstappen’s] father has never been my biggest fan,” Horner told Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive, which is released on Friday.
“He’s been outspoken about me, but I don’t believe that the Verstappens were responsible in any way.”
