Max Verstappen on life after Christian Horner

Max Verstappen says Red Bull Racing is less stressful without Christian Horner.

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Oct 7, 2026

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Max Verstappen on life after Christian Horner

Max Verstappen says Red Bull Racing is less stressful without Christian Horner.

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Max Verstappen says Red Bull Racing is less stressful without Christian Horner. Max Verstappen states that Red Bull Racing operates with less stress after Christian Horner left as team principal. Originally reported by Motorsport.

Max Verstappen on life after Christian Horner

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing Team Principal

Max Verstappen says Red Bull Racing is less stressful without Christian Horner.

“It is less stressful”

Red Bull Racing under Laurent Mekies

Red Bull Racing is now led by Laurent Mekies after Christian Horner left.

“He was eventually replaced by Mekies”

Less conflict, fewer distractions

Verstappen says less conflict means fewer distractions for Red Bull Racing.

“It is less stressful”

Verstappen on Horner's return

Verstappen on Horner's return

Verstappen leaves door open for Horner to return to F1 paddock.

“He has shown he did a good job”

Red Bull Racing's current situation

Red Bull Racing has one win this season under Laurent Mekies.

“It is not as spicy”

The bottom line

Max Verstappen states that Red Bull Racing operates with less stress after Christian Horner left as team principal.

Read the original on Motorsport

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