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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cPeople ask me questions about that and I\u2019m like: \u2018Honestly, I really don\u2019t know who even puts that in the world.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stressed the squad\u2019s focus on performance rather than off-track chatter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contractual Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Horner, at the helm since 2005, holds a contract through 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sources close to the energy-drink giant dismissed any immediate threat, noting competitive dips are inevitable across a season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Red Bull currently trails McLaren in both championships but continues to introduce updates and plan a major aerodynamic push for mid-summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verstappen reiterated his own commitment, saying he intends to honour a deal running until 2028 despite outside links to Mercedes or Aston Martin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moving Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Insiders believe shareholder Chalerm Yoovidhya remains supportive provided the team stabilises results and maintains marketing momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A strong Imola haul would likely quiet rumours until at least the European leg concludes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Italian media floated claims that Christian Horner\u2019s job hinged on the success of Red Bull\u2019s Imola upgrades, citing concern from Thai shareholders. The story suggested failure to close the gap to McLaren could cost the long-serving team boss his role. Driver Response Verstappen expressed bewilderment when asked by Sky Italy. \u201cHonestly, I have no idea where they come from, to be honest,\u201d he said. \u201cPeople ask me questions about that and I\u2019m like: \u2018Honestly, I really don\u2019t know who even puts that in the world.\u2019\u201d He stressed the squad\u2019s focus on performance rather than off-track chatter. Contractual Security Horner, at<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":22311,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,26],"tags":[31,51],"class_list":["post-35034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-latest-news","tag-max-verstappen","tag-red-bull-racing"],"yoast_head":"\n