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      Footage of Christian Horner’s X-rated reaction to Redbull sexting scandal revealed in bombshell Drive To Survive trailer

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      CHRISTIAN HORNER hit back at his Formula One rivals by blasting “f*** all of them” in the wake of his sexting scandal.Red Bull boss Horner, 51, was the main story at the beginning of the 2024 season.Christian Horner hit out at his F1 rivals in the wake of his sexting scandal last yearCredit: GettyThe Red Bull team principal was cleared of wrongdoing after internal probes into his conductCredit: NETFLIXLeaked photos and messaging allegedly showed him sexting an unnamed colleague behind wife Geri Halliwell’s backCredit: NETFLIXThe team chief was initially internally investigated amid complaints to HR of alleged “coercive behaviour” towards an anonymous employee.Then the day after the allegations were thrown out and on the eve of the curtain-raising race in Bahrain, a dossier of texts and photographs were leaked to key figures and journalists in F1.That included grubby flirty messages of a sexual nature and pestering requests for images from an unnamed colleague. The bombshell leaks became the talk of the sport – with barristers heavily involved and Max Verstappen’s dad Jos pushing for his dismissal – as question marks hung over Horner’s future, both for his job as Red Bull chief and his marriage to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.READ MORE IN F1An appeal to the original findings was launched but the Red Bull probe again cleared their chief Horner of wrongdoing in August.At the time, he said he was “relieved” to put the scandal behind him.But in the new series of Netflix’s Drive To Survive, behind-the-scenes reaction to the saga makes for dramatic viewing as Horner slammed his fellow team principals who criticised him.The season covering the 2024 F1 campaign launches on March 7 – and Horner makes use of the cameras to give his verdict.Most read in MotorsportAccording to the Daily Mail, Horner says: “The higher you rise, the sharper the knives. “I’ve reached the top of my game and I never thought in a million years I’d have a challenge like this in my career.Christian Horner brutally booed at F1 75 launch event a year on from sext scandal”It was obvious that the end goal was for me to leave Red Bull.”It’s a crucial time of year, in a job that I do, you’re the front face of the organisation. “You can either hide away or you can get out there and face it.”Mercedes boss Toto Wolff called for greater transparency over the Red Bull investigation.His McLaren counterpart Zak Brown insisted it was crucial to “make sure that all the racing teams and the personnel and the drivers and everyone else involved in the sport are operating in a manner which we all live by”.But Horner snapped back at Brown and added: “Zak’s a p****. I’ll get through it.”You find out who your friends are, don’t you?”Horner and Halliwell arrived at the Bahrain Grand Prix last March hand in hand – determined to put on a united front.And when the racing finally got underway, Horner and Red Bull put the distractions aside to secure a 1-2 finish with Verstappen claiming the chequered flag ahead of Sergio Perez.And that was exactly what Horner wanted.He boasted: “That’s the best way to f*** them all. Shut the f*** up.”Horner received a CBE from King Charles in December despite the seedy allegations into his behaviour. But ahead of the new 2025 season getting underway, the principal – who has worked at Red Bull since 2005 – was booed at a launch event in London.READ MORE SUN STORIESTeams unveiled their liveries and various key individuals spoke on stage at the F1 75 live show at the O2 Arena.But when controversial Horner took the microphone, he was resoundly booed by many in the audience.Horner slammed McLaren boss Zak BrownCredit: NetflixBrown had demanded greater transparency over the Red Bull internal investigationsCredit: AP More

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      ‘We had a fight in a local pub’ – Max Verstappen and Lando Norris open up on F1 rivalry after controversial clashes

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      LANDO NORRIS and Max Verstappen joked they had a “fight in a local pub” as the duo prepare for another fierce title battle.The pair locked horns from Miami in May last season, where Norris sealed a maiden win and brought the fight to Red Bull, until Las Vegas where Verstappen was crowned champion in November.Lando Norris and Max Verstappen joked they had a ‘fight in a local pub’The pair locked horns in Miami in May last seasonNorris and Verstappen were involved in a dramatic collision in AustriaRed Bull dominated the first five races which ultimately left Norris with a mountain to climb, although McLaren won their first Constructors’ Championship since 1998.When Verstappen was asked about the pair’s relationship yesterday, he joked: “Yeah, it’s a terrible relationship,“We don’t get on any more. It’s taken it’s toll. Yeah. Big drama.”McLaren driver Norris, the early bookies’ favourite for the new season, added: “We had a fight the other day in a local pub.”READ MORE F1 NEWSVerstappen then laughed and replied: “We had to get escorted [out]. I always say, you should see the other guy… but he still looks good, so, whatever.”Think we both look forward to more of last year, more battles. I don’t think it’s just going to be us.”An inevitable first collision between Norris and Verstappen arrived in Austria in June which cost them both the lead in the Red Bull Ring, having gone wheel-to-wheel on several occasions.A battle erupted in Texas when Norris was controversially penalised for a late overtake on Verstappen when they were both off track and the Dutchman came out on top again.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNorris even called Verstappen “dangerous” when the championship battle reached boiling point at the Mexico City Grand Prix.Verstappen was given two 10-second penalties for his driving against Norris for two incidents in the same lap but still managed to finish sixth.Verstappen’s excruciating reaction to Jack Whitehall gag at F1 new season launch event Norris then delivered a more serious answer, added: “I think there’s going to be others involved, which will make it more exciting for everyone.“But yeah, I know they’re going to be tough battles and I’m sure some of them are not always going to end the way I want or hopefully Max wants, but we’re racing drivers.”We get along. We’ve always said those kind of things. I know everyone tries to make their own points and say what’s correct and what’s not correct, but we respect each other a lot and we look forward to more racing on track.”Verstappen was then asked if he had any more to add, replying with a smirk: “No, that’s beautifully said.”Pre-season testing began in Bahrain this week, with the first race opener coming up in Melbourne at the Australian Grand Prix on March 14-16.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      ‘Never going to get out of the hole’ – Max Verstappen told ‘roles have reversed’ with Lewis Hamilton ahead of F1 season

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      FORMER F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya isn’t convinced Max Verstappen’s dominance will continue in 2025.Red Bull driver Verstappen, 27, is hoping to win a fifth consecutive Drivers Championship this season.Juan Pablo Montoya has given his bold prediction ahead of the new F1 seasonCredit: GettyMax Verstappen is chasing a fifth consecutive F1 title this seasonCredit: GettyMontoya believes Lewis Hamilton (pictured) will dominate for FerrariCredit: RexThe Dutchman’s was pushed hard by Lando Norris last season and will now renew his rivalry with Lewis Hamilton, who has moved to Ferrari from Mercedes.The seven-time world champion, 40, has penned a two-year, £78million deal with the Italian giants. Both Ferrari and McLaren went toe-to-toe with Red Bull on the track last season.And Montoya – winner of seven F1 Grand Prix races – believes Verstappen will be “no problem” for Hamilton in 2025.READ MORE ON F1The Colombian said: “Verstappen is not going to be a problem for Lewis this year. “I would be surprised if Red Bull came out to fight like in recent years”.Red Bull finished third in last season’s Constructor Standings.Verstappen won nine races on his way to a slender title win over Norris – ten fewer than his all-conquering championship season in 2023.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMontoya continued: “You just start moving sideways or even backwards. “If you keep going based on wrong principles, you’re never going to get out of the hole. And that hole can be very deep, that’s the problem. Lewis Hamilton models new Ferrari gear but fans notice ‘hideous’ issue “Max doesn’t like to lose, and Max is a guy who would rather crash than let himself be beaten.”We saw it at the end of last year, when he did things that surprised people. We were wondering: ‘Why did he do that?’ “When he went up against Lewis [to end Hamilton’s dominance] and took no prisoners, everyone thought: ‘Oh, great. Finally someone is standing up to Hamilton.'”Now the positions are reversed.”Hamilton will make his first Grand Prix appearance for Ferrari next month. The 2025 F1 campaign kicks off in Melbourne, Australia on March 16 with Albert Park staging its first season-opener since 2019.Hamilton is set to debut with Ferrari during the official test drives in Bahrain this week.But he admitted he’d been enjoying the Italian food a little too much over the offseason.The Stevenage native laughed: “I have to watch my diet. But that will be difficult. “I have to be careful and I can’t eat pizza all year round. Otherwise I won’t fit in the car anymore.’READ MORE SUN STORIES”Oh God. I’ve eaten so many pizzas in the last few weeks. But funnily enough, I’ve lost weight. “Last week alone I had three pizzas. I love Italian food. Penne a la Arrabbiata is still my absolute favourite dish.” More

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      ‘It is totally unacceptable’ – Max Verstappen’s dad Jos says F1 champ will BOYCOTT events held in England after booing

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN’s dad has insisted that the F1 champ could BOYCOTT future events in England.The Red Bull Racing star was booed at Formula One’s season launch party.Max Verstappen was booed at the Formula One’s season launchCredit: GettyFather Jos has claimed he could boycott events in EnglandCredit: GettyVerstappen, 27, and team principal Christian Horner both received frosty receptions at the O2 Arena in London last week.The event saw all 20 drivers and ten teams celebrate F1’s 75th birthday.They all unveiled their liveries for the 2025 season which begins at the Australian GP in March.Jos Verstappen has spoken to his son and revealed that he was less than impressed with the response of the crowd.READ MORE ON F1He told RaceXpress: “Max doesn’t feel like being booed in front of 25,000 people.”He also says: ‘If this is in England again next year, they certainly won’t see me there,’ and I completely agree with him.”Jos insisted that the booing was “unacceptable”.He added: “You are there for Formula 1 to promote the sport a little bit and all.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Then you are booed by the public. I think that is unacceptable. “Look, I understand it.Christian Horner brutally booed at F1 75 launch event a year on from sext scandal”Max is the only one who puts the English drivers under pressure and who tells it exactly how it is, but I think it is unacceptable and a real disappointment what happened there.”In itself, I thought it was a reasonable set-up, but I thought it was embarrassing what happened there with Red Bull Racing, that Horner was booed so much.”Despite the many boos that could be heard, there were also cheers coming from the crowd.Horner mentioned the reception as he took the microphone on stage.He said: “Is that (booing?)… well, it’s fantastic to be here in the O2 anyway.”So I hope you’re all having a good evening.”Verstappen goes into the new campaign having won the four last World Drivers’ Championships. More

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      ‘Cheer up Max’ – Verstappen’s excruciating reaction to Jack Whitehall gag at F1 new season launch event

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      JACK WHITEHALL endured an awkward moment with Max Verstappen at Formula 1’s London launch event.Verstappen and his fellow Formula One drivers were all in attendance at the O2 Arena to celebrate the sport’s 75th anniversary as teams revealed their car liveries ahead of the new season.Max Verstappen had an awkward reaction to a joke about his argument with George Russell last yearCredit: XVerstappen accused Russell of being two-faced after he had been branded a ‘bully’ by the BritCredit: GettyAnd the reigning world champion was picked on by comedian-turned-presenter Whitehall over his argument with Mercedes driver George Russell towards the end of last season.As Whitehall walked pasta grumpy-looking Verstappen, he said: “Cheer up Max, it could’ve been worse.”We didn’t sit you next to George Russell.”Verstappen, 27, gave a polite smile to the comment before the camera panned over to a smiling Russell.READ MORE IN F1The Dutchman and Russell had heated run-in following the Qatar Grand Prix in December last year after Verstappen allegedly said he would deliberately crash into the Brit.But the argument boiled over at the season finale in Abu Dhabi as the 27-year-old branded the four-time world champ a “bully” — while Verstappen hit back by labelling Russell a “backstabber” and “loser”.Speaking at the event last night, Russell said he and the Red Bull driver “hadn’t spoken” over the winter, and insisted he had “no intention” of burying the hatchet.He added: “I’ve got no intentions to, to be honest. That happened last year. I want to focus on myself.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“Things got out of line last year. We are not going to go back to being best mates, that’s for sure. I have no concerns about him or his driving. “I made it pretty clear I’m not going to take it. But now it’s 2025 and I’m focused on the job and the job is to win.Watch moment Jack Whitehall shocks with joke about sex life with Roxy Horner at F1 event“So I’m not going to change my approach, fighting him or fighting any other drivers. The goal is the same.”Meanwhile, Verstappen was less fiery on the subject, admitting he will put the issue to one side by saying: “I have no intention to continue any beef in February.”Instead, Verstappen aimed his ire towards the FIA following their controversial introduction of harsher rules on drivers swearing during media duties.Drivers can be hit with a €10,000 (£8,300) fine for a first offence, escalating to a fine of €30,000 (£25,900) plus a one-month suspension and a deduction of World Championship points for a third offence.Asked about it last night, Verstappen went full Jose Mourinho as he said: “I prefer not to speak about that. Otherwise I’ll get in trouble.”But in a roundtable discussion later on, he said: “If you look at everyone’s reaction to it, that says enough.“In the heat of the moment when you get interviewed in your car, sometimes things slip out.“We grew up playing sports, it happens, you use a swear word.“We shouldn’t take it so seriously. I’m also not going to tell them how to behave in life.“You need to use a bit of common sense and, besides that, I prefer we actually focus on other topics — to try to improve safety, try to improve the overall performance of F1 cars — instead of actually having to focus on all these kind of things.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe first such case under these rules happened last weekend when World Rally Car driver Adrien Fourmaux was fined €10,000 (£8,300) for using inappropriate language during a live post-stage interview.This included an additional suspended fine of €20,000 (£16,600). More

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      ‘Worse than showed on TV’ – Christian Horner brutally BOOED at F1 launch event in London a year on from sext scandal

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      CHRISTIAN HORNER was brutally booed at the F1 75 launch event at the O2 Arena in London.Fans filled the arena to watch all ten Formula One teams reveal car liveries and driver racesuits for the upcoming season.Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was booed by the O2 Arena crowd at the F1 75 launch eventCredit: GettyIt came a year on from when he was embroiled in a sexting scandalCredit: SplashThe event saw a number of speeches from team principals as they looked to the season ahead.But when Red Bull boss Horner took to the stage he was greeted by a chorus of boos.Horner, who is married to Spice Girl Geri Horner, is a divisive figure among F1 fans due to his controversial way of handling team issues both internally and with rivals.The 51-year-old has previously been dubbed a “Karen” due to his incessant complaining against other teams when Red Bull have not been dominant.READ MORE IN F1Meanwhile, his handling of Sergio Perez last year did not win anyone over to his side either.Clips of the crowd reaction were shared on social media, with one fan remarking: “Oh my god the booing for Christian Horner was even worse than they showed on TV.”A second viewer said: “He’s genuinely disliked.”A third said: “Not loud enough.”Most read in MotorsportAnother said: “Love this.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLast year, Horner was involved in a stunning power struggle at Red Bull after he was embroiled in a sexting scandal in which an employee accused him of making suggestive remarks.The former member of staff launched an appeal after a judge cleared Horner of wrongdoing in March – with the appeal also being thrown out.Gordon Ramsay has his mic muted after making X-rated outburst at F1 75 Live launch event In a statement last August, his team said: “The complainant exercised the right to appeal, and the appeal was carried out by another independent KC. “All stages of the appeal process have now been concluded, with the final outcome that the appeal is not upheld.”The KC’s conclusions have been accepted and adopted by Red Bull. The internal process has concluded.” More

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      We won’t go back to being best mates’ – George Russell no longer speaking to Max Verstappen after F1 feud

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      GEORGE RUSSELL has “no intention” of burying the hatchet with Max Verstappen following their explosive row last season.The pair went to war in last year’s finale in Abu Dhabi, with the British 27-year-old claiming Verstappen threatened to put his “f***ing head in the wall” by deliberately crashing into him at the Qatar Grand Prix.George Russell says he didn’t speak to Max Verstappen over the winterCredit: AlamyRussell and Verstappen fell out after clashing at the Qatar GPCredit: GettyFour-time world champ Verstappen was branded a “bully” by Russell — with the Dutchman hitting back by labelling the Brit a “backstabber” and “loser” after he won the race, with his Mercedes rival trailing in fourth.Russell — speaking at Tuesday night’s  F1 75 event to celebrate the sport’s 75th anniversary at London’s O2 Arena — said he and the Red Bull driver “hadn’t spoken” over the winter.He added: “I’ve got no intentions to, to be honest.“That happened last year. I want to focus on myself.READ MORE IN F1“Things got out of line last year. We are not going to go back to being best mates, that’s for sure. I have no concerns about him or his driving. “I made it pretty clear I’m not going to take it.“But now it’s 2025 and I’m focused on the job and the job is to win.“So I’m not going to change my approach, fighting him or fighting any other drivers. The goal is the same.”Most read in MotorsportThe situation between the pair is set to remain frostyCredit: GettyBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd Verstappen admitted he will put the issue to one side. He said: “I have no intention to continue any beef in February.”Meanwhile, the Dutchman laid into the FIA for their new extreme swearing rules for the upcoming campaign, urging them to focus on more important issues.F1 star Ollie Bearman gets suited up ready for the 2025 season driving for Haas F1 Team Fines will range from  £34,000 to £152k, while Championship points can be docked and race bans  handed out for repeat offenders.In Singapore last year,  Verstappen was ordered by FIA stewards to complete community work after dropping the F-bomb to describe his car.The 27-year-old said: “If you look at everyone’s reaction to it, that says enough.“In the heat of the moment when you get interviewed in your car, sometimes things slip out.“We grew up playing sports, it happens, you use a swear word.“We shouldn’t take it so seriously. I’m also not going to tell them how to behave in life.“You need to use a bit of common sense and, besides that, I prefer we actually focus on other topics — to try to improve safety, try to improve the overall performance of Formula One cars — instead of actually having to focus on all these kind of things.”Lando Norris revealed he expects McLaren to bounce backCredit: AlamyMeanwhile, British McLaren driver Lando Norris says his team have “no excuses” if they are not  competing at the front of the grid right from the off this season.McLaren won their first constructors’ championship since 1998 last year but Norris was runner-up to  Verstappen, 63 points adrift in the drivers’ standings.Red Bull had dominated the first five races which ultimately  left Norris with a mountain to climb.With the countdown to the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on March 16 underway, he said: “After last year  we have no excuses, I guess.READ MORE SUN STORIES“In the past we’ve had our fair share but honest and true excuses.“This year we  don’t  have any, we have nothing to hide behind.“We proved last year we have everything we need and everything  it takes to fight at the top and be  the best.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton arrives in style on red carpet at glamorous F1 02 car launch as he prepares for new season with Ferrari

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      LEWIS HAMILTON hit the red carpet in style at Formula One’s 75th anniversary event.All ten teams and 20 drivers descended on London’s O2 Arena tonight for a glamorous ceremony.Lewis Hamilton looked dapper alongside Charles Leclerc and Frederic VasseurCredit: GettyHamilton wore a red tie in a nod to his new team FerrariCredit: AFPThe Ferrari team arrived in a luxury Ferrari PurosangueCredit: GettyDespite leaving Mercedes, Hamilton was all smiles with Toto Wolff and George RussellCredit: GettyRed Bull chief Christian Horner and wife Geri Halliwell were dressed to impressCredit: AFPPresenter Naomi Schiff looked glamorous in a dressCredit: ReutersHamilton, who has signed a £100million two-year deal with Ferrari, arrived in stunning fashion.The seven-time world champion, new team-mate Charles Leclerc and principal Frederic Vasseur pulled up to the red carpet in a Ferrari Purosangue car worth around £313,000.Hamilton was dressed to impress, wearing a stylish black coat, a red tie in a nod to his new team and cool sunglasses.Despite switching Mercedes for Ferrari, Hamilton was seen having a friendly conversation with Toto Wolff and George Russell.READ MORE IN F1The new Mercedes line-up featuring Russell, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and reserve driver Valteri Bottas posed together.Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso all arrived in supercars and looked dapper in suits.Away from the drivers, Red Bull chief Christian Horner and Spice Girl wife Geri Halliwell also caught the eye.Motorsport presenter Naomi Schiff stunned in a low-cut dress.Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSchiff posed with singer Sam RyderCredit: GettyThe Ramsay family were also at the 02 ArenaCredit: GettyThe event was hosted by comic Jack WhitehallCredit: APHorner and his Spice Girl wife were seen alongside Whitehall on the red carpetCredit: GettyMax Verstappen arrived with new team-mate Liam LawsonCredit: GettyFormer drivers Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell were having a great nightCredit: EPAOther celebs like Gordon Ramsay, his wife Tara and daughter Holly, reality star Maura Higgins, rapper Giggs, singer Sam Ryder and Olympian Dina Asher-Smith were all in attendance.The F1 75 event saw all teams unveil their liveries ahead of the 2025 season that begins with the Australian Grand Prix on March 16.The event was hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall and there were performances from Take That, Kane Brown, MGK and Brian Tyler.Maura Higgins wore a bold outfit at the eventCredit: RexLando Norris pulled up in an eye-catching McLarenCredit: GettyFernando Alonso is set for another season with Aston MartinCredit: AFPSprinter Dina Asher-Smith stunned in a colourful dressCredit: GettyGiggs looked stylish in a luxury suitCredit: AFPTeam Haas of Esteban Ocon, Ayao Komatsu and Oliver Bearman attended in a Rolls-RoyceCredit: Getty More