A month ago, the Paddock of Formula 1 was shaken by a real earthquake. After twenty years at the head of the Red Bull stable, Christian Horner (51) was dismissed by the Austrian training and replaced by French Laurent Mekies.
A bomb in the community, which continues to represent a major discussion subject. Especially among specialized media. “Channel 4” recently questioned Toto Wolff (53) about the one who was his eternal rival. As a response, the boss of the Mercedes stable released the fangs.
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“He was very often an asshole, and I told him,” said the Austrian leader without blinking. It must be said that the two men shared more than a decade of fierce tensions, spikes and struggles. With, as a highest point, the 2021 world championship won by Max Verstappen at the expense of Lewis Hamilton.
Offensive, Toto Wolff, however, also wanted to demonstrate his great respect for the man who led Red Bull in the world title of manufacturers six times and that of the pilots eight times (four for Sebastian Vettel, as much for Max Verstappen) during his mandate.
“Performances and results speak for themselves,” said the Boss of Mercedes. From this point of view, it is as if a dinosaur had disappeared. There is no longer a lot among us, so it makes things a little more boring. ”
“In a way, I miss it”
Then to recognize: “I feel a little lonely. So yes, in a way, I miss it. We fought for twelve years. He was a polarizing, controversial character, and one of the main actors in this sport. ”
Christian Horner, bleached accusations of sexual harassment made by an employee of the team, had been fired from the Red Bull stable on July 9 by Helmut Marko and Oliver Mintzlaff, the strong men of the brand.
