Jos Verstappen will be absent from the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a heated dispute with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. Speculation has arisen regarding the future of Verstappen’s son, Max, at the team, with reports suggesting Jos Verstappen has a contractual option to leave if Helmut Marko, a key figure in Max’s career, departs Red Bull.
Marko, who played a significant role in Max Verstappen’s rise in motorsport, is reportedly in the midst of a power struggle with Horner. Verstappen has expressed loyalty to Marko, stating that he will stand by him. Recent events, including Jos Verstappen’s apparent meeting with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, have fueled speculation that Max Verstappen might leave Red Bull.
Jos Verstappen’s absence from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where he will be competing in the Rallye de Hannut in Belgium, adds weight to these speculations. Verstappen Sr. has criticized Horner, calling for his resignation and alleging that Horner is the source of internal problems within the team. Horner, however, has been cleared of allegations made against him by a female employee.
The tense situation has drawn attention from rival teams, urging for transparency in Red Bull’s internal affairs. Reports of a heated argument between Horner and Jos Verstappen further escalate the situation. Despite their celebration of Max Verstappen’s recent victory, tensions remain high between them, leading to Verstappen Sr.’s decision to skip the upcoming race.
In an effort to diffuse tensions, Horner met with Max Verstappen’s representative in Dubai, although neither Max nor Jos Verstappen were present. The outcome of the meeting is reported to have been positive, with hopes of resolving the issues within the team.
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