The Formula 1 community is currently embroiled in a controversy involving Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, related to a 'sex texts' scandal. An investigation concerning Horner has been escalated to the FIA, according to reports. Amidst the turmoil, Horner has reportedly held emergency 'crunch talks' with Red Bull, leading to a private agreement. The situation has been described as an 'image car crash' for F1's Red Bull team. Further complicating matters, there are rumors that Red Bull is prepared to let go of their world champion driver, Max Verstappen, in light of a significant decision regarding Horner. This decision is expected to have a profound impact on the F1 world. Speculation about Verstappen's future with Red Bull Racing continues to be a hot topic, with suggestions that a secret contract move could facilitate his potential departure. Guenther Steiner, a former team boss, has commented on the scandal, indicating that some Red Bull chiefs are reconsidering their positions amid the controversy.
Guenther Steiner wades into Christian Horner 'sex texts' scandal as former team boss admits some Red Bull chiefs 'will be rethinking what they want to do' amid row that has clouded Formula One https://t.co/BriLEoQcBs https://t.co/SnOJPEOcB8
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#F1 world champion Max Verstappen's @redbullracing future remains a hot topic amidst the fallout from the Christian Horner investigation. So could a secret contract move have opened the door for Verstappen's potential exit? Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/35umkW5IRg
Red Bull 'ready to let Max Verstappen go' with seismic Christian Horner decision to rock F1 world https://t.co/30BpxCekFv
F1's Red Bull turmoil is an image car crash, @mbrookerhk writes https://t.co/zTWYwUfWYE
Christian Horner holds emergency Red Bull 'crunch talks' with private agreement made https://t.co/Wip6Tc5ne2
Christian Horner investigation heads to the FIA, per report https://t.co/ZbMr7qpShk