Verstappen: Paddock 'less stressful' post-Horner

Max Verstappen says the Formula 1 paddock feels “less stressful” after Christian Horner’s exit from the sport, arguing it is “not nice” to have constant tension between people. Horner, 52, remains a top talking point despite being sidelined by Red Bull more than a year ago. His “unfinished business” comments and a stated “dream” to lead Ferrari have prompted Ferrari to express “full confidence” in team principal Fred Vasseur. Verstappen also dismissed the idea that a Horner return is needed to reignite the paddock, even as rumors continue. He renewed his Red Bull deal for four more years, and won his 72nd race in Malaysia.