Verstappen praises Horner after £76m Red Bull exit

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:49 · Archive

Max Verstappen has spoken positively about Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull with a reported £76 million payout.

Christian Horner, who led Red Bull for 20 years, reportedly walked away with £67 million in compensation plus £9 million labelled as 'compensation for loss of office'. During his tenure, the team secured eight Drivers' Championships and six Constructors' titles.

Max Verstappen, the most dominant driver during that period, spoke to the Press Association about Horner's exit. He said: 'To be honest, I like to see people get on. It is not nice when you constantly have tension between people.' Verstappen added that while external observers may enjoy conflict, it is better within a team to have a friendly relationship.

Verstappen also reflected on the current environment at Red Bull, saying: 'It is not as spicy, but I obviously quite like how things are going at the moment with everyone's behaviour.' He noted that reducing stress is beneficial when people are leading stressful lives.

Rumours have circulated about Horner's possible return to Formula One, with the former team principal describing the Ferrari job as a 'dream'. Verstappen concluded by saying Horner 'has shown he did a good job'.

How it is being reported

• Max Verstappen breaks silence on Christian Horner's staggering Red Bull payoutMax Verstappen has broken his silence after Christian Horner reportedly walked away from Red Bull with a staggering £76 million payout.Oxford Mail · 9 Oct, 16:00
• Max Verstappen breaks silence on Christian Horner's staggering Red Bull payoutMax Verstappen has broken his silence after Christian Horner reportedly walked away from Red Bull with a staggering £76 million payout.Oxfordshire Guardian · 9 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Max Verstappen · Christian Horner · Red Bull · Ferrari

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