Possible failed plot and threat of Verstappen leaving Red Bull

ANDThe mantra that is circulating throughout the Formula 1 press and other teams on the grid is that Red Bull is a powder keg. This is exactly what was said after the race, a clear inconsistency after another double celebration in Bahrain, predicting a year of sporting triumphs… but internal strife at headquarters Milton Keynes, team headquarters in Austria and company ownership in Thailand.

Internal investigation conducted “inappropriate behavior” which began in February and ended last Thursday (February 28) with the complete acquittal of Christian Horner, was the trigger for what appears to be an internal rift with incalculable consequences. Horner’s lawyers already reported during the trial that it was about maneuver, editing to discredit the director Formula 1 teams to fight for power.

Documents for printing

Just 24 hours after the verdict (29 February afternoon), all FIA-accredited press on the list, including two Ordinary MARCA representatives, they received connection to all the alleged classified materials in which Horner was incriminated in progress. Were over 70 alleged documents and several photographs that they were intended to test a possible sentimental “affair” with a subordinate employee (Christian is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell).

Alleged messages personal WhatsApp account, as an avatar appears the director’s unmistakable message and the woman’s answers, the content of which was commented on by the entire press in Sakhir, are already on Twitter and partly anyone can see them, knowing the style of the conversations they contain.

You thoughtclear retaliation from someone within Red Bull itself (or someone close to him) to destroy Horner’s image and discredit him in the eyes of the entire paddock and his own employees.

Warning from your lawyers

And a day after the allegedly compromising material was leaked, the first mass email was sent to the same journalists (more than 250 recipients). We have received a warning from the law firm representing Red Bull that the publication or distribution any of these documents will entail legal consequences, “causing a situation complete and irreparable helplessness in honor of Mr. Christian Horner.”

At the time, all the documents were circulating on social media accounts from all over the world. Nothing irreparable will be revealed if we say that Most of the content is seemingly harmless. that this does not appear to be stalking due to the tone of one and the reaction of the other person involved and that The moment the employee tells him to stop this communication, Horner does so. immediately.

Blurred photo

Among the few photographs, there is one that attracts attention, one that can be intuitively grasped because it is blurry. and this is a possible manly member. This is one of the few documents There is no Horner account avatar in the header. and it’s so filtered that it could be a finger of your hand put through a sieve in a photography program. A good image could be casting with interest among supposed documents of British messages.

Horner is a victim for the majority

The vast majority of specialists who had access to the alleged messages (they were not found to be true) We were of the opinion that it all looked like a big conspiracy to overthrow him. or being forced to resign as director of Red Bull simply due to embarrassment in front of his employees or a “news penalty.” So far this has not given the possible desired effect.

The race and all the support of the Red Bull owner

He is far from thinking about leaving, although it is unknown whether he is thinking about it at the moment. Horner appeared on Saturday, taking to the Bahrain track hand in hand with his wife. And not only that, he was supported all the time, walking around the grill with the owner of the company. Chalerm Yuvidya, who also arrived accompanied by his wife. Smiling and accomplice after half Verstappen And Czech Perez under the podium. The message was clear to potential blackmailers: he had the full backing of the Red Bull boss with a 51% stake following the death two years ago of Dieter Mateschitz, who co-founded the company with Yuvidhya’s father.

Jos Verstappen on stage

Painting holiday with Horner and Newey posing with trophies surrounded by racers seemed to illustrate the end of the soap opera and inside Red Bull, “life goes on,” but, as in good TV series scripts, in an unexpected turn of events, the father of the three-time world champion appears. Jos Verstappen former teammate in the 90s Mikhail Schumacher in Benetton and Pedro de la Rosa in Strelki. A quirky guy who never goes unnoticed and who always enjoys being in the Red Bull campervan as if he were the lifeblood of the team.

The statements are well known and published in MARCA. The team is in danger of disintegrating, this cannot continue. It will explode. He plays the victim when he is the one causing the problems. As long as he remains in office, there is tension,” he said. – he said on Autosport.com. He didn’t like Horner at all because he was acquitted, As can be seen from his words, he seems very interested in him leaving as soon as possible. Without being asked, he positions himself as opponent of his son’s direct superior. “Sing the chicken,” as they say colloquially.

Verstappen’s future in Formula 1

“If I were Toto Wolf, I would immediately go after Max, see what’s going on at Red Bull,” someone influential from the paddock commented to MARCA after the race, and this comment finds its full meaning in the words of Jos.

I would be way to avenge the loss of Hamilton and restore all focus from 2025. All that remains is the downside is that next year the champion will get out of the Red Bull car again, seeing the advantage they have with the current rules. No one in their right mind would give up what would have been fifth world championship in a row (if 2024 wins). It’s something that only Schumacher achieved since 1950, and these are big words. In 2026, with a new, more electric engine, it will be a completely different story. Madness among those looking for a place Next year no less 13 pilotsand has not stopped growing since then.