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Toto 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 51-year-old Red Bull team principal, was sacked earlier this month amid speculation about Max Verstappen's future.
- Reports suggest multiple behind-the-scenes factors influenced Horner's departure, while Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff denied any role in the decision.
- Wolff said he has not yet contacted Horner and described him as a polarising figure whose exit makes Formula 1 less entertaining.
- Verstappen remains focused on racing and noted differences of opinion are normal, while Wolff stressed drivers always seek the quickest car over monetary incentives.
- Wolff expects the Mercedes lineup with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell to stay mostly stable next season, pending Verstappen's contract and market decisions.
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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.
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Mercedes team leader Toto Wolff obviously mourns his long-term rival Christian Horner a little later.
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