Max Verstappen would have “acknowledged” Christian Horner’s imminent Purple Bull Sack earlier than it was formally introduced.
It was F1 reporter and presenter Lawrence Barrett mentioned {that a} assembly passed off between Verstappen and Purple Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff over the UK Grand Prix weekend.
Horner was fired by Purple Bull final week, days after Verstappen completed fifth in a race affected by chaotic rain at Silverstone.
It has been revealed that the choice to reject Horner has been in work because the Austrian Grand Prix.
Barrett mentioned Belstappen was “by means of all the large selections” behind the scenes at Purple Bull, and the crew determined to take care of the four-time world champion.
Purple Bull’s Axh Horner’s resolution is seen as a ploy to cease Verstappen from making a shock change to Rivals Mercedes over the subsequent season.
Laurent Mekies has been promoted to take over from Sister Ream Racing Bulls from Horner. It is a transfer that Barretto believes will profit Verstappen.
“It will assist Max and Yuki,” Barrett mentioned on the F1 Nation Podcast.
“Max would have made all the large selections, he would have been conscious of all of them, and I am positive he’ll concentrate on the Christian information as nicely.
“I perceive that he met Minzlaf through the British Grand Prix weekend.
“He will be throughout that. Is it sufficient if he feels a change in Austrian administration crew, a brand new technique?”
Snow and Tsunoda help?
Yuki Tsunoda has been struggling to know Purple Bull’s tough RB21 since changing Liam Lawson after two races within the 2025 season.
The Japanese driver solely scored seven factors in 10 races, ending final at Austria and the UK Grands Prix.
Barrett advised {that a} reunion with Purple Bull’s Meki might assist Tsunoda flip the season.
“Laurent can take a giant step with snow,” he mentioned. “He can put his arms round him like they did after they had been with the Racing Bulls.
“Syuki was in his finest form when he was managed beforehand by Laurent and Franz Tost.
“From an immediacy perspective, Yuki helps us to succeed in a relationship with vehicles which can be always tough to drive.
“He is clearly confused with the crew. Laurent – he is technically invested within the crew, so he can get caught with Yuki.
“Doubtlessly, it may very well be helpful in future races.”
