Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen had 'falling out' in Bahrain amid Red Bull controversy | X91OU09 | 2024-03-05 16:08:01
Christian Horner had a 'falling out' with Jos Verstappen, the daddy of Pink Bull star Max, in the course of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Horner, 50, was underneath investigation after being accused of alleged 'inappropriate behaviour' by a female worker. Pink Bull GmbH, the dad or mum company of the race group, cleared him of the complaint on Wednesday.
On the eve of the opening race of the season, nevertheless, Horner came underneath renewed strain when messages and pictures purporting to be the alleged proof within the investigation were leaked to numerous media organisations and F1 personnel. &
Horner has maintained his innocence throughout the saga and on Saturday was joined in Bahrain by his wife Geri Halliwell.
Amid the chaos, defending champion Verstappen eased to victory at the Bahrain GP however focus shifted back off the monitor shortly after when his father Jos said the situation surrounding Horner is 'driving people apart.'
Verstappen advised Mail Sport 'there's pressure right here whereas he [Horner] stays in his place'. BBC Sport report Verstappen Snr made those comments after a 'falling out with Horner in Bahrain'.
Footage shared by Sky Italy exhibits Horner and Jos Verstappen in animated conversation out in Bahrain but the actual nature of the trade is unclear.
Max Verstappen in the meantime made the right begin to the new season, main each lap as he cruised to victory.
Speaking after the race, Horner stated: 'Clearly, it's not been nice. The unwanted attention. I'm not going to comment on what motives no matter individual might have for doing this.
'My focus is on this workforce, my family, my spouse and going racing. I have the help of an unimaginable family, of an unimaginable wife, of an unimaginable staff and everyone inside that workforce.
'My focus is on going racing and profitable races and doing the perfect I can.
'You possibly can see what it meant to the whole staff, better to do your speaking on-track. The main target is now very a lot on the automobiles.'
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