Christian Horner claims he doesn’t want Max Verstappen to be a ‘PR robot’

Max Verstappen had a memorable 2023 F1 season for the Red Bull F1 team.

Christian Horner claims he doesn’t want Max Verstappen to be a ‘PR robot’

Christian Horner and Max Verstappen. (Image via IMAGO)

Max Verstappen has been making his trade at the pinnacle of motor racing since 2015. He has honed his skills year after year and today, he is considered one of the best drivers in the sport. while he is doing wonderful things, Red Bulls team principal, Christian Horner has admitted that he does not Verstappen to be a ‘PR robot.’

Christian Horner firmly feels that both his drivers have their own opinions, and thus, they are completely free to say whatever they want. Red Bull does not want to put any pressure on Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez in terms of the Austrian team’s PR agendas and all.

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while talking about the same recently, he said, as reported by Autosport;

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We believe in our drivers having a freedom of choice. They're not robots, they have opinions. And Max has a voice as the world champion, and we don't constrain him to give a PR view. He's a very honest, young guy and he'll tell you how he sees it. And I think that's actually quite refreshing.

Looking at the reaction of the Brit, it is quite clear that both the Red Bull drivers are completely free to do things in their way. Moreover, while specifically focusing on Verstappen, has indicated that the Dutchman’s honest view of things is very to see from a team principal’s point of view.

Max Verstappen has an extremely important 2024 campaign heading his way

While Christian Horner has admitted that he does not want Max Verstappen to be a PR robot, the latter has an extremely crucial 2024 season of the pinnacle of motor racing heading his way. Verstappen will be entering the campaign intending to defend his last year’s F1 title.

Max Verstappen (Credits: Imago)
Max Verstappen (Credits: Imago)

However, keeping in view that it has been two years under the current set of F1 regulations, it is not going to be easy for Verstappen and co. to deliver good results. Top teams like Mercedes and the Maranello-based Ferrari outfit, are expected to make huge strides during the upcoming campaign.

Max Verstappen was sensational during the 2023 season that saw him amassing a brilliant 19 grand prix wins, keeping this in view and the rumors that have come out regarding the preparation of the other F1 teams, the 2024 F1 season will be a fascinating one could through a few surprises toward the way of the fans and also Red Bull.

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