Red Bull chief Christian Horner forced to intervene after Max Verstappen angers F1 bosses
Red Bull chief Christian Horner forced to intervene after Max Verstappen angers F1 bosses
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen did not back down from his comments, with Christian Horner stepping in following the driver’s comments about the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
David Coulthard says he believes Christian Horner felt the need to intervene in Max Verstappen’s comments about the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Verstappen, who wrapped up the Drivers’ Championship in 2023, claimed another victory in Nevada. However, he did not take a negative view of the Grand Prix, calling it “99% spectacle, 1% sporting event”
The champion then went on to criticize comparisons to the long-running Monaco Grand Prix. Coulthard, who has won several races in his Formula 1 career and spent most of his time with McLaren, explained how he felt about the comments and how he expected Horner to react.
Coulthard said he expected Formula One owner Liberty Media to accept the comments after investing heavily in the Vegas GP. “Of course they don’t like it,” he told Channel 4 (via Crash ).
“They only think about the minimum investment. After all, they are cold, hard business people. One shoe does not fit all. If Max fits a grumpy 85-year-old “Friday Friday,” that’s his personality. Then be honest with yourself.
He was then asked if Horner said the following: “Yes, I’m sure he (Horner) will have that conversation. But Max believes in freedom of speech.”
“I really enjoyed it, but it was difficult for me to cross the finish line first,” Verstappen said of missing the pole in Las Vegas. However, things are not so positive after the third preliminary round. “Monaco-Champions League…” “It’s the National League.”
He gave a lengthy assessment, saying, “It might take a long time, but I think certain elements of the show are important, but I like the emotion.”
“As a kid, it wasn’t about the spectacle surrounding the sport, it was about the emotions of the sport that I fell in love with. Because I don’t think it’s possible as a real runner. You have to do something really important.
“First of all, there are no racing cars, no Formula 1 cars, at least not on the street circuit. Not very interesting. I think that’s what a good racetrack is all about. As you know, when you go to a place like a spa or Monza, you are full of excitement and passion.
It’s great to see the fans there, it’s great that we’re driving there, it’s exciting and we love driving there. “We certainly understand that the fans have something to do at the track.
But since most fans come to celebrate, I think it’s more important to help them understand what we do as a sport. , drink, watch. DJ games or performance activities.
Verstappen has another opportunity to add massive points in 2023. The season ends in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, giving all drivers one last opportunity to hit the milestone before the off-season begins.
