Christian Horner, the former team principal of Red Bull Racing, has remained silent since his dismissal last summer after two decades with the organization. According to VG, he finally opens up about the circumstances surrounding his firing in the newest season of the Netflix series Drive to Survive, set to air on Friday. Horner expresses his belief that the decision to dismiss him was made by Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO of Red Bull's parent company, with advice from Helmut Marko, an advisor to the F1 team. This revelation highlights the internal dynamics and power struggles within Red Bull, which are often not visible to the public.

Furthermore, Horner is questioned about the possibility of Max Verstappen having influenced his termination. His response indicates a long-standing tension with Verstappen's father, Jos Verstappen, who has openly criticized Horner in the past. While Horner dismisses the notion that Verstappen was directly responsible, he acknowledges the strained relationship he has had with the driver’s family, particularly following allegations of workplace harassment that contributed to his ousting. This narrative suggests potential friction between key figures in the Red Bull hierarchy and raises questions about how personal relationships within the team can impact professional decisions.

The release of these insights on a popular platform like Netflix brings the issues to a wider audience, potentially reshaping public perception of Horner, Verstappen, and the Red Bull team dynamics. As fans anticipate the new season, the revelations could significantly influence how the F1 community views the leadership struggles within one of the sport's most prominent teams.