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Verstappen not a ‘de facto boss' at Red Bull

Oct.15 Max Verstappen's growing authority inside Red Bull does not make him a 'de facto team boss', according to Dutch journalist Erik van Haren. Speaking on The Inside Track podcast, the De Telegraaf reporter – known for his close links to the Verstappen camp – addressed claims that the four-time world champion has gained unprecedented influence in the post-Christian Horner, Laurent Mekies-led era. 'His influence is really big,' Van Haren admitted. 'But I wouldn't say he's the team principal. I hope that's not the case – I don't think that would be a healthy situation.' Both Dr Helmut Marko and new team boss Mekies have credited Verstappen's technical feedback and...
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