Max Verstappen posts emotional 26-word message to Christian Horner after Red Bull chief is sacked
The F1 champion wrote: "From my first race win, to four world championships, we have shared incredible successes.
"Winning memorable races and breaking countless records. Thank you for everything, Christian!"
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Max Verstappen posted an emotional message to Christian Horner in the wake of the Red Bull chief's sacking
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- Irish Times
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