Negotiations with Red Bull Racing? Russell responds to Horner’s comments

Christian Horner is now only seen sporadically in the paddock, but since his dismissal from Red Bull Racing, the Briton has continued to be the subject of much discussion. Whether it’s because rumours of a comeback keep circulating – with various teams being mentioned – or because of the recently published biography *Drive*, in which the former team principal and managing director recounts his time in the top flight.

George Russell’s name also comes up: according to Horner, his management negotiated at Silverstone last year regarding a possible move for the 28-year-old from Mercedes to Red Bull Racing. This was because Horner was fed up with having to watch Mercedes team principal and managing director Toto Wolff’s blatant attempts to poach superstar Max Verstappen. Shortly after the home race for the two Formula 1 teams, Horner was no longer at the helm of Red Bull Racing; he had been sacked.

In Austin, Russell was approached by colleagues from ‘Bein Sports Asia’ about Horner’s comments and asked whether he had been aware of the talks at all and whether a change of employer had ever been seriously considered. ‘To be honest, it wasn’t serious at all,’ the star driver clarified.

“I had absolutely no intention of driving for any team other than Mercedes, and of course there was always a bit of tension between Toto and Christian. Everyone was trying to rattle the other, so it was all more of a tactical manoeuvre,” Russell said, referring to the rivalry between the two team principals.

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