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Christian Horner Marque 2

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Geebray · 02/03/2024 14:50

See what I did there 😉

So, Geri's in Bahrain holding hands with him. And all we can think is "WE KNOW WHAT'S BEEN ON THAT FINGER!!!"

I always thought she'd do the "Fighting bravely through the tears" schtick.

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StaunchMomma · 03/03/2024 14:30

RockaLock · 03/03/2024 14:22

The irony of Jos Verstappen wading in this, given his history ConfusedHmm

Jos is an absolute bell end and didn't reports state he was violent with Max's Mum?

The rumour mill suggests he's quite pally with the female employee who put in the complaint but maybe it's just been a bit of an open secret that Horner is a wrong 'un?

The irony of Jos wading in is staggering though, I agree.

OhhhhhhhhBiscuits · 03/03/2024 14:31

StaunchMomma · 03/03/2024 14:15

Oooooh, serious escalation this afternoon!!

Jos Verstappen (Max Verstappen, Red Bull driver and current World Champion's Dad - holds huge influence in the RBR garage, with owners, sponsors and with the company as a whole) has just given an interview to Talksport (a very reputable source, obviously), including this statement...

"There is tension here while he remains in position. The team is in danger of being torn apart. It can't go on the way it is. It will explode. He is playing the victim, when he is the one causing problems'.

OUCH!

His own are turning on him.

This does NOT look good for the Horners!

JV has never been one of their own. He has wanted Horner out for a long time. This is all playing into his hands and when people say it's F1 politics this is what they mean. Its not about the PA or Geri, this is just a means to an end for JV to get Horner out and he is loving that he is able to get out there and give Horner all the shit he is.

As usual the women are the pawns in a rich man's world.

DaBlackCatsAreDaBestCats · 03/03/2024 14:43

StaunchMomma · 03/03/2024 14:15

Oooooh, serious escalation this afternoon!!

Jos Verstappen (Max Verstappen, Red Bull driver and current World Champion's Dad - holds huge influence in the RBR garage, with owners, sponsors and with the company as a whole) has just given an interview to Talksport (a very reputable source, obviously), including this statement...

"There is tension here while he remains in position. The team is in danger of being torn apart. It can't go on the way it is. It will explode. He is playing the victim, when he is the one causing problems'.

OUCH!

His own are turning on him.

This does NOT look good for the Horners!

Oooooo! The plot thickens…

Spectre8 · 03/03/2024 14:58

OhhhhhhhhBiscuits · 03/03/2024 14:31

JV has never been one of their own. He has wanted Horner out for a long time. This is all playing into his hands and when people say it's F1 politics this is what they mean. Its not about the PA or Geri, this is just a means to an end for JV to get Horner out and he is loving that he is able to get out there and give Horner all the shit he is.

As usual the women are the pawns in a rich man's world.

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However if Christian had refrained feom saying what he did e.g. be a decent man this never would of happened. It may be the woman are pawns but again this doesn't absolve Christian...he still did what he did. If as the pawn the PA instigated it he should of shut it down like any decent man would, but he didn't so he is still wron, he didn't need to ask for pics from her, say what he said.

Any decent man if he is being flirted with by another woman would shut it down straight away.

PronounssheRa · 03/03/2024 15:06

Crikey, Jos Verstappen (who has plenty of allegations against him,including violence against women) wading in, this is getting really messy for Red Bull.

OhhhhhhhhBiscuits · 03/03/2024 15:13

Spectre8 · 03/03/2024 14:58

However if Christian had refrained feom saying what he did e.g. be a decent man this never would of happened. It may be the woman are pawns but again this doesn't absolve Christian...he still did what he did. If as the pawn the PA instigated it he should of shut it down like any decent man would, but he didn't so he is still wron, he didn't need to ask for pics from her, say what he said.

Any decent man if he is being flirted with by another woman would shut it down straight away.

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Oh I have no sympathy for CH. Check my previous posts on the matter. He is and always has been a dirty, lying cheater.

My comments were in response to a PP saying they are turning on their own when that couldn't be further from the truth. JV has wanted CH out for a long time and CH has now given him the rope to hang him with.

Spectre8 · 03/03/2024 15:31

OhhhhhhhhBiscuits · 03/03/2024 15:13

Oh I have no sympathy for CH. Check my previous posts on the matter. He is and always has been a dirty, lying cheater.

My comments were in response to a PP saying they are turning on their own when that couldn't be further from the truth. JV has wanted CH out for a long time and CH has now given him the rope to hang him with.

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Oh sorry I wasn't trying to imply you were defending it it was just the women used as pawns line I keep seeing popping up. I probably should of just commented without quoting u in hindsight

StaunchMomma · 03/03/2024 15:35

OhhhhhhhhBiscuits · 03/03/2024 14:31

JV has never been one of their own. He has wanted Horner out for a long time. This is all playing into his hands and when people say it's F1 politics this is what they mean. Its not about the PA or Geri, this is just a means to an end for JV to get Horner out and he is loving that he is able to get out there and give Horner all the shit he is.

As usual the women are the pawns in a rich man's world.

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Jos & Darth Marko (as he's known in our house) are tight.

I wouldn't be surprised if Horner is out very soon.

I won't feel bad for him for a second.

puddlehopper · 03/03/2024 16:09

"Jos Verstappen, Max's dad - who publicly called for Horner to leave his role - has told friends his son will move on from Red Bull if he has to.
Speaking after the Bahrain Grand Prix - which Verstappen won - Jos exclusively told Mail Sport: 'There is tension here while he remains in position."

Isn't that a bit extreme? I wonder if there were also messages between Horner and the PA slagging off Max, which have also been disclosed.

AiryFairy101 · 03/03/2024 16:13

Oh Christian, you silly, silly boy!
Playing right into the hands of Jos V.

CH is done, like I said before, this shit causes big problems…people get away with stuff because they “know” things…others are dragged over the coals…resentment builds. Proper shit show.

TwistedAdmin · 03/03/2024 16:17

I dont think for one second max or jos will leave that car, they both know deep down that max is good, but not THAT good.

LoreleiG · 03/03/2024 16:29

Yeah I’m reserving full judgement now I know Jos may be behind it. A quick glance at his Wikipedia page is fairly eye-opening.

Weird as CH seems to have thrown his heart and soul into Max’s career.

LadyEloise1 · 03/03/2024 16:32

I too thought Jos's Wikipage was eye opening.

Pots and kettles anyone ?

Pthagonal · 03/03/2024 16:35

It really would not surprise me if JV was behind the leak of the emails. Not sure if this is just rumour, but wasn't Jos supposed to have abandoned a very young Max on the side of the road after one karting race, because Jos thought Max hadn't tried hard enough? If he can do that sort of thing to his son, then I have no doubt that he'd happily throw a PA under the bus to get Horner out of Red Bull.

LoreleiG · 03/03/2024 16:37

He also made sure everyone saw him talking to Toto Wolf yesterday, probably trying to imply (to RB) that Max will move in 2025 if CH doesn’t. Dog with a bone springs to mind.

LoreleiG · 03/03/2024 16:40

Pthagonal · 03/03/2024 16:35

It really would not surprise me if JV was behind the leak of the emails. Not sure if this is just rumour, but wasn't Jos supposed to have abandoned a very young Max on the side of the road after one karting race, because Jos thought Max hadn't tried hard enough? If he can do that sort of thing to his son, then I have no doubt that he'd happily throw a PA under the bus to get Horner out of Red Bull.

I also heard this 🙁

mrsjareth · 03/03/2024 16:42

Considering they had an affair whilst his ex was heavily pregnant with his child it's really not a surprise that this is how they're playing it. What goes around comes around.

Millie890 · 03/03/2024 16:47

MumOfOneAwesomeHuman · 03/03/2024 12:06

I really don't think you can call this victim blaming. I think people rightly feel disappointed they bought the emblem of Girlpower is walking side by side with a man who has treated a female employee so appallingly. Christian Horner is one hundred percent to blame and I think most people hoped Geri would stand against this behaviour and not give it her stamp of approval.

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Absolutely agree with you, all I'm saying is...he really seems like a controlling person. He's quite scary and has a lot of power. What if she's staying with him because he's abusing her and she doesn't feel like she can leave because she has no support? Just abuse from social media.

AiryFairy101 · 03/03/2024 16:50

Considering they had an affair whilst his ex was heavily pregnant with his child it's really not a surprise that this is how they're playing it. What goes around comes around.

100 % CH is a pretty slippery fish in his own right. He ain’t no angel that’s for sure.
Geri all dressed in white, trying to be one doesn’t wash either…

MumOfOneAwesomeHuman · 03/03/2024 16:51

Millie890 · 03/03/2024 16:47

Absolutely agree with you, all I'm saying is...he really seems like a controlling person. He's quite scary and has a lot of power. What if she's staying with him because he's abusing her and she doesn't feel like she can leave because she has no support? Just abuse from social media.

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Good point. He is VERY controlling. You get that from the messages. She looks so uncomfortable on the walk in and even more so in that footage of Max on the podium as Christian's hand slips round her waist. Made my skin crawl. I just want to scream at her: LEAVE THE BASTARD!!!! Hang him out to dry. I want her to channel all that Girlpower of old and show us she has the strength. I hope this is a calculated PR ploy ( albeit an ill judged one), or a bid to put on a good front for her kids or anything rather than that man having any control over her.

PronounssheRa · 03/03/2024 17:03

JV is undoubtedly using this to his advantage

But there would be nothing to leak if horner wasn't a sleazy creep

There is a really uncomfortable photo from yesterday where it looks like horner is forcing Geri into a hug, she looks strained and really uncomfortable.

Henryhover · 03/03/2024 17:20

LoreleiG · 03/03/2024 16:37

He also made sure everyone saw him talking to Toto Wolf yesterday, probably trying to imply (to RB) that Max will move in 2025 if CH doesn’t. Dog with a bone springs to mind.

Well there is an open seat for Mercedes next year so any driver going over to them wouldn't surprise me, talks of Alex Albon going over.

But if max does go over then no doubt JV will make sure he has a rocket ship

Henryhover · 03/03/2024 17:22

I did hear though CH had a falling out with the Verstappens so it wouldn't surprise me if Jos leaked the Google drive also.

Wizzadorra70 · 03/03/2024 17:35

There's def a lot more to this whole story than meets the eye. If the rumours about a brief affair with the PA are true and she's now dating JV, it all makes a bit more sense. And if JV wants CH out of Red Bull, there's every chance this is where the leak came from. Sounds like the PA needs some guidance in relationships or the freedom programme to be honest - she's being very seriously used by these men by the sound of it all. It's her I'm feeling sorry for.