Ralf Schumacher criticises Horner autobiography release timing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has criticised Christian Horner for releasing his autobiography on the anniversary of Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz's death.

Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has criticised Christian Horner, the former Red Bull team principal, for releasing his autobiography on 22 October. This date marks the anniversary of Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz's death. Schumacher said the timing was 'absolutely terrible' and that bringing up grievances after such a successful career amounted to 'a settling of scores'. He said: 'You can write a biography, sure, but not a settling of scores.' The autobiography, titled Drive, reflects on Horner's 20 years at the helm of the Red Bull Formula One team.

Schumacher's comments come as Red Bull appears to be regaining form under the leadership of Laurent Mekies, who replaced Horner. Max Verstappen's recent win in Malaysia and pole position in Singapore have been seen as signs of renewed momentum. Earlier in the season Schumacher had been critical of Mekies, saying the team was 'bleeding out' and in 'turmoil' under his leadership. However, Schumacher has since changed his assessment, praising both Mekies for holding the team together and Pierre Wache's engineering team for building a car that works across different racetracks.

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Christian Horner slammed by former F1 driver over autobiographyChristian Horner has come under fire from a former Formula 1 driver for the timing of his upcoming autobiography.Oxfordshire Guardian · 12 Oct, 16:00
Christian Horner slammed by former F1 driver over autobiographyChristian Horner has come under fire from a former Formula 1 driver for the timing of his upcoming autobiography.Oxford Mail · 12 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Christian Horner · Ralf Schumacher · Dietrich Mateschitz · Red Bull · Max Verstappen · Laurent Mekies · Pierre Wache

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