# Max Verstappen on life after Christian Horner

> Max Verstappen says Red Bull Racing is less stressful without Christian Horner.
- Title: Max Verstappen on life after Christian Horner · Motorsport
- Summary: Max Verstappen says Red Bull Racing is less stressful without Christian Horner. Max Verstappen states that Red Bull Racing operates with less stress after…
- Keywords: max verstappen, red bull racing, laurent mekies, christian horner, formula 1, sports, cars, Max, Verstappen, life, Christian, Horner
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/max-verstappen-on-life-after-christian-horner-its-less-stressful/10862804
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-07T22:47:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: max verstappen, red bull racing, laurent mekies, christian horner, f1, formula 1, sports, cars
## Max Verstappen on life after Christian Horner
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 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
## Key takeaway

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