Verstappen Snr had been set to drive the Red Bull machine which carried Sebastian Vettel to the world title in 2012 in Spielberg this weekend.
Christian Horner has denied he pulled the plug on Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, taking part in a legends’ parade prior to Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.
“My relationship with Max has always been very good and very strong and he is a key part of our team. He is our driver and he is the one that is important to have a strong relationship with. Horner was exonerated by the racing team’s parent company, Red Bull GmbH, of alleged controlling behaviour against a female colleague before WhatsApp messages pertaining to be exchanged between him and his complainant were leaked.
Mercedes have a vacant seat alongside George Russell next year following Lewis Hamilton’s shock transfer to Ferrari, and Wolff has made no secret of his desire to sign Verstappen.But Horner continued: “Max was resolute in what he said in his press conference yesterday and he has always been absolutely consistent in that with the team.
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