US EditionToto Wolff Denies Idea That Christian Horner Sacking Was His Fault
FORMULA 1 PADDOCK, JUL 25 – Toto Wolff denies any role in Christian Horner's Red Bull exit amid rumors of pursuing Max Verstappen, citing complex internal factors behind the decision, Wolff told Sky Sports.
- Christian Horner, the long-serving Red Bull team principal, was sacked earlier this month amid speculation over Max Verstappen's future.
- Although Red Bull's leadership change coincided with ongoing talks about Verstappen's possible move, Mercedes' Toto Wolff denied involvement in Horner's dismissal.
- Wolff said that drivers prioritize being in the quickest car more than any monetary incentives, and he is assessing Verstappen's plans over the next few years.
- Wolff mentioned that there are many factors behind the scenes at Red Bull that remain unclear to outsiders, and noted that he has not been in touch with Horner following the recent developments.
- Wolff noted he wants to keep the current Mercedes lineup with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell but conceded it is unlikely Verstappen will join Mercedes for the 2026 season.
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Mercedes team manager Toto Wolff spoke about the dismissal of Christian Horner at Red Bull on the margins of the race weekend in Spa. He even seems to be somewhat sad about his long-standing rival. However, Wolff believes that he could see the British soon again in Formula 1. "I have to be careful that he could show up at the FIA, then I'm really in the shit, explains Wolff somewhat jokingly at Sky. Nevertheless, a not unfounded worry. If Horner…
The head of Mercedes said about the surprising departure of the British after 20 years in Red Bull.He was a gentleman but also chose to take care of himself because "he could reappear in some other function.""In a way I'm going to miss him," he commented about his colleague in the Belgian GP.
Mercedes team leader Toto Wolff obviously mourns his long-term rival Christian Horner a little later.
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