Max Verstappen makes surprising Christian Horner F1 revelation

4-time System 1 world champion Max Verstappen says he has been involved with ex-Crimson Bull crew boss Christian Horner “each race” since his sacking.

Horner had been on the helm of the Crimson Bull crew since its debut in F1 in 2005, and helped navigate it to 4 world titles with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.

Nonetheless, allegations of inappropriate behaviour – which he was later cleared of – in 2024 noticed the ambiance inside Crimson Bull bitter, with tensions constructing over the next 12 months.

As Crimson Bull slipped down the aggressive order, Horner was relieved of his duties in July, with Laurent Mekies changing him as crew principal.

Verstappen finally got here simply two factors wanting profitable a fifth world title in 2025, with Crimson Bull third within the constructors’ standings behind Mercedes and McLaren.

Horner “went by means of fireplace” for Verstappen

Talking with Viaplay, Verstappen revealed that he stays in fixed contact with Horner.

“Issues weren’t going very effectively for the entire crew,” he stated.

“By way of outcomes, there was a little bit of unrest within the crew, and when issues have not been going effectively for a very long time… in the long run, the shareholders additionally wished change as a result of they weren’t pleased with how issues have been going both.

“Finally, it is at all times troublesome. You’ve got constructed up a bond with Christian and achieved a lot – particularly in 2021, these moments too.

“You will always remember that. Christian actually went by means of fireplace for me. These sorts of issues are at all times troublesome once you discuss to one another on the cellphone.

“[I speak with him] each week, each race. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday and normally by way of textual content message. But in addition on vacation, for instance. Each week.

“After all, he is aware of everybody within the crew, however it’s extra about ‘I want you good luck’ and ‘I imagine in you’ – greatest fan.

“What we have all been by means of. But in addition, ‘you already know you are able to do it’.

“You recognize, all that type of stuff and outdoors of that, in fact, you discuss issues apart from racing, too. Sure, each week. Each race weekend.”