Max Verstappen is reacting to the information of his now former boss Christian Horner being launched from Crimson Bull Racing.

The 27-year-old four-time world driver’s champion took to social media to share a press release after it was introduced the RBR staff principal and CEO is not with the staff after 20 years.

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“From my first race win, to 4 world championships, we have now shared unimaginable successes. Profitable memorable races and breaking numerous information. Thanks for all the things, Christian!” he captioned a photograph of the 2 sharing a hug after a giant win.

Max first entered Components 1 on Crimson Bull’s sister staff Toro Rosso (now Racing Bulls) in 2015, earlier than shifting as much as the principle staff the next 12 months.

In his time with the staff beneath Christian‘s management, Max has received 4 driver’s championships (2021-2024) and helped lead the staff to 2 constructor’s championships (2022-2023).

As Crimson Bull has struggled in 2024 and once more all through the primary half of the 12 months, there have been rumors of Max leaving the staff by way of a efficiency exit clause in his contract.

There’s speak that Christian‘s exit is both confirming that Max will depart the staff, or it was in an effort to maintain him with the staff, as his father has publicly expressed criticism of the staff boss.

Max‘s present contract with Crimson Bull takes him by means of 2028, after extending his contract final 12 months.