The unfolding drama surrounding Christian Horner and the scandal dubbed “text-gate” is poised to captivate audiences well into the next year, thanks in part to Netflix’s behind-the-scenes documentation at the Bahrain Grand Prix. As part of the filming for “Drive to Survive’s” seventh season, the series captured crucial moments involving Horner, the Red Bull boss,
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The controversy surrounding Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing’s team boss, has been a significant talking point in Formula 1. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem intervened by requesting Max Verstappen to publicly support Horner amidst the ongoing saga, which Ben Sulayem had previously labeled as “damaging” to the sport. This request came in the wake of
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Christian Horner’s leadership faces renewed uncertainty following remarks from Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, who warned that Red Bull risks internal strife if Horner continues in his role. Despite criticism, Horner stands firm, expressing unwavering confidence in his position after overseeing Verstappen’s victory in Bahrain. Accusations against Horner have intensified in recent weeks, stemming from allegations
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hinted that the perceived advantage his team displayed over their Formula 1 competitors during the Bahrain Grand Prix might not accurately reflect the true competitive landscape. Horner suggested that their decision to utilize the soft tyre in the second stint of the race may have “exaggerated” their margin
MoreHelmut Marko remains confident that Red Bull’s “strength and cohesion will remain intact” amid the ongoing Christian Horner saga. Despite securing a dominant 1-2 victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix to commence their title defense, the team’s off-track turmoil revolving around Horner garnered significant attention. Although cleared of any wrongdoing by Red Bull’s parent company
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Geri Horner, formerly known as Ginger Spice, surprised spectators with her affectionate display alongside her husband, Christian Horner, the F1 Red Bull boss, on the grid before the inaugural Grand Prix of the season in Bahrain over the weekend. The public demonstration of unity, featuring hand-holding and kisses in the hospitality suite, appeared to mask
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Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ team principal, recently engaged in a significant conversation with Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, during the Bahrain Grand Prix, fueling speculations about Verstappen potentially joining Mercedes amidst turmoil at Red Bull Racing. The uncertainty stemmed from controversies surrounding Christian Horner, Red Bull’s team principal, and allegations of misconduct. Although Horner was cleared after
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Securing pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Max Verstappen issued an amusing apology to his race engineer Gianpiero ‘GP’ Lambiase as his triumph came at the cost of 50 Euros. Verstappen, despite not leading in any of the preceding practice sessions, emerged victorious when it mattered most during Friday’s Q3 session in qualifying. The
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In the F1 Nation Podcast, Damon Hill, Pedro De La Rosa, Natalie Pinkham, and Tom Clarkson were sharing their insights ahead of the upcoming race season. Hill expressed concern about the feedback he’d received regarding Piastri’s performance during testing. He mentioned McLaren’s hopes of maintaining their strong finish from 2023. “McLaren will be hoping that
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Oscar Piastri doesn’t reckon any of his F1 rivals will fancy their chances against Max Verstappen and Red Bull in the early stages of the upcoming season. While neither the three-time champion nor his team topped the timesheets in last week’s three-day pre-season test in Bahrain, the general feeling in the paddock was that the
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