Retired Dutch F1 racer, Jos Verstappen has finally shared his thoughts after withdrawing from the Austrian GP Legends parade. Verstappen has claimed that Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner was the key man behind not wanting him to drive in the event.
Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen have had a history of feuds, with the former F1 driver being one of the biggest critics of the British Team Principal. Verstappen urged for Horner to be removed from the position of leading Red Bull earlier this season after sexual allegations emerged against the Brit in a shocking turn of events.
Jos reportedly pulled out of the legends parade around the Red Bull Ring after Christian Horner showed didn’t want the 52-year-old taking part in the event. Verstappen has hence, expressed his anger by speaking to the media on Friday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Heard from several sources that Christian Horner did everything he could not to let me drive. Then I thought: say it to my face. I find it very disappointing.Jos Verstappen via De Telegraaf
Following the feud between the two, Verstappen appeared angry and disappointed over the missed opportunity to drive in the infamous RB8 before Sunday’s Austrian GP. However, no statements have been put out by Christian Horner on the matter.
Max Verstappen claims rivals have made bigger improvements than Red Bull
Red Bull Racing driver, Max Verstappen has opened up, saying that the team has been a bit behind its rivals in terms of improvements this campaign. The Milton-Keynes-based outfit currently leads the championship but has appeared beatable on some occasions this campaign.
On the kerbs and the bumps, there you have already two things that really need to be worked on. The driveability of the car and just the balance as well, but those are things that can't be solved overnight. At the moment, it is clear that others have made bigger steps than usMax Verstappen via Motorsport
Despite winning seven out of ten races this season, Red Bull has struggled around circuits that require greater kerb-riding and employ more bumps in the tracks. Max Verstappen has thus, asserted that the issues revolving around kerbs and bumps are a problem that will take more than a few days or weeks to resolve.
Verstappen currently eyes a fourth consecutive championship with Red Bull but is haunted by the challenging pace of McLaren and Ferrari who have been a cognizant force this season. The Dutch driver will look to extend his winning streak as F1 gets underway around the exciting Red Bull Ring for the 11th round of this campaign.
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