George Russell suggested that Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull was influenced by pressure from Max Verstappen and his father.
In a recent statement, George Russell reignited discussions about the dynamics within the Red Bull Racing team, particularly surrounding the sacking of team principal Christian Horner. Russell speculated that Max Verstappen, alongside his father Jos, played a role in Horner's exit, suggesting that their discontent with the team principal was substantial enough to influence management decisions. This insight reportedly ties into the timing of Verstappen’s own contract negotiations with Red Bull, adding layers of strategic maneuvering within the team.