Christian Horner has no doubt about Max Verstappen’s ‘commitment and passion’ towards Red Bull despite Helmut Marko drama

Max Verstappen has a clause in his contract that allows him to resign from Red Bull if Marko leaves.

Christian Horner has no doubt about Max Verstappen’s ‘commitment and passion’ towards Red Bull despite Helmut Marko drama

Dr. Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen and Christian Horner (Via: IMAGO)

Christian Horner has confirmed that he doesn’t doubt Max Verstappen‘s commitment to Red Bull. There has been a lot of internal turmoil going on at Red Bull over the investigation into Horner and the involvement of Helmut Marko in it. Lately, rumors started spreading that the Red Bull Team Principal wants to oust Marko and take full control of the team. But such a move could cost the team their star man Max Verstappen.

Verstappen recently came out confirming that he is loyal to Marko and might leave the team if the Austrian gets ousted. The Dutchman’s father Jos Verstappen publicly claiming Horner is breaking the team internally and meeting Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff in Bahrain fueling rumors that Verstappen might replace Lewis Hamilton, who is set to join Ferrari.

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Now Horner, after the Dutchman’s victory at Saudi Arabian GP, has broken silence on all the rumors and has confirmed that he doesn’t have any doubt about his commitment to Verstappen. Horner remarked that Verstappen is working well within the team. He is already relaxed around the garage and seems to be relaxed.

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He is working well within the team, there's no tension, no stress. You can see how relaxed he is around the garage with everybody in the team and that's translating to his performance on track as well. So, we don't see any issues with Max.
Horner said via RacingNews365.

Max Verstappen stands up for Helmut Marko amidst Red Bull’s internal investigation

Max Verstappen on Friday mounted a forceful defense of his mentor When faced with rumours that Austrian driver Helmut Marko might be suspended from the team. Red Bull was reportedly investigating the alleged evidence leak associated with the Horner investigation and the involvement of the 80-year-old Austrian in it.

Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen, and Christian Horner
Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen, and Christian Horner (via IMAGO)

The 26-year-old Dutchman, who has had Marko manage his career, was explicit in expressing his emotions. Verstappen remarked, “I have a lot of respect for Helmut and what we have accomplished together.” It has a very long history. Verstappen devotion is immense and has always told everyone on the team, including the higher-ups, that he plays a crucial role in my decision-making regarding the team’s future.

Since it is a team effort and we must keep the key players together, he and everyone else must remain on the team, he stated. But with all the drama going around the Red Bull paddock, it will be exciting to see who will be the key players to exit Red Bull soon. Many important faces in the Red Bull garage might leave Red Bull.

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