Max Verstappen has given his response to his father Jos Verstappen’s criticism of Pink Bull F1 boss Christian Horner following the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Jos was essential of Horner in Bahrain amid the continued saga surrounding the Pink Bull workforce principal.
Whereas Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing following an inside investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour, the scenario isn’t fully resolved.
Alleged proof from the investigation was leaked to the press and senior F1 officers, whereas Jos reignited issues by claiming that the saga may threat tearing Pink Bull aside, suggesting Horner may resign.
Shortly after that, the reigning world champion was linked with Mercedes after Jos was pictured speaking to Toto Wolff after the race.
Giving his view on Jos’ feedback about Horner, Verstappen stated in Jeddah: “I’m the motive force, I don’t know what’s taking place larger up. However from my facet, I’m contracted to concentrate on the efficiency facet of issues.
“That’s what I’ll concentrate on this weekend. What has been stated in Bahrain from everyone seems to be to simply depart that behind and hopefully have a quieter weekend right here.”
Verstappen maintained a impartial view on the scenario as he needed to keep away from choosing a “facet” however conceded that it might be “bizarre” if he had an opposing opinion to his personal father.
“I suppose he [Jos] clearly felt like that. However from my facet, it doesn’t matter being on one facet or the opposite facet,” he added.
“As a son of my dad’s it might be bizarre to be on a unique facet [than him]. However I simply wish to concentrate on the efficiency facet of issues and have much less discuss of what we’re doing exterior of the observe than precise efficiency. We now have an important automotive and look ahead to an important yr.
“Everybody usually, even if in case you have arguments or not, there are all the time issues that may be labored out. Everyone seems to be man sufficient and respectful sufficient to one another. I’ve not all the time agreed with issues usually in F1, and that’s why it’s good to have a dialogue about issues. You may comply with disagree generally, that’s generally what is occurring in a relationship. That’s the way it goes.”
Verstappen concluded by saying that Jos is “very outspoken” and “not a liar”.
“From how I do know him already in go-karting, my dad could be very outspoken. He’s not a liar, that’s for certain,” he defined.
