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Max Verstappen and Red Bull Leadership Refute Christian Horner Dismissal Rumors

Despite on-track struggles and speculation, Horner retains his role with public support from Verstappen and Helmut Marko ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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Overview

  • Christian Horner, Red Bull team principal since 2005, faces rumors of dismissal, which Max Verstappen has publicly dismissed as baseless.
  • Red Bull is currently third in the Constructors' Championship, trailing McLaren by 141 points after six rounds of the 2025 season.
  • The team has experienced instability in its driver lineup, with Sergio Perez losing his seat, Liam Lawson lasting only two races, and Yuki Tsunoda now racing alongside Verstappen.
  • Horner continues to receive public backing from Verstappen and Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko, emphasizing the team's focus on improving car performance with ongoing upgrades.
  • Allegations of inappropriate behavior against Horner from 2024 were dismissed after an appeal, and he remains the longest-serving team principal in Formula 1 history.