Horner case

Schumacher: “The paddock is talking about it”

Ralf Schumacher (left) followed up on the Horner case.

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The Formula 1 world is still waiting to see what will happen with Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. Sky expert Ralf Schumacher once again commented on the matter: "I don't think he'll survive! Too much has broken at Red Bull, too much has gone wrong. There is still a lot going on in the background, there are still a few things to come. The paddock is talking about it."

Schumacher criticized to "formel1.de" that Horner had so far "not been able" to "make things clear". The Briton only ever refers to the "legal level" and has "enough time to portray himself and his family as victims".

"Offered a great platform for 20 years"
Internally at Red Bull, Horner "now has a very, very difficult position", said Schumacher. "It can't be in Horner's interest for such a successful team to break up because of one person." Horner had to draw a line. After all, he "also has to remember that Red Bull gave him a great platform for 20 years", said Schumacher.

Verstappen's departure conceivable
The 48-year-old former Formula 1 driver can also imagine Max Verstappen leaving: "I think he would go through with it, not this season, but next year."

A few days ago, Horner emphasized that "you can't force someone to do something just because there's a piece of paper."

"If someone doesn't want to be in this team, then we won't force anyone to be here against their will," the Briton went on the offensive. Does that also apply to his position? ...