has responded to ’s insult amid a feud between drivers and .
The Purple Bull staff principal hit out on the Mercedes driver for being “hysterical” on the Qatar Grand Prix, with Verstappen hit with a one-place demotion on the grid for blocking the Briton throughout qualifying.
And Wolff was left incensed by the comment and criticism of his driver, hitting again on a fiery Thursday at Yas Marina Circuit to label his colleague “a yapping little terrier”.
However Horner has laughed off the remark and claimed he would somewhat be a terrier than a wolf.
“Terriers are tremendously loyal,” Horner claimed. “To be referred to as a terrier, is that such a nasty factor?
“They are not afraid of going on the greater canine, I might somewhat be a terrier than a wolf, possibly?”
Horner then responded to the particular “hysterics” remark he made in Qatar, which Wolff took such exception to.
“Once I was referring to hysterics, I used to be extra referring to the roasting he gave his staff once they match a set of hards onto the automotive when he was asking for the mediums<” he stated.
“He expressed his displeasure in regards to the tyre selection – I might get fined if I have been to repeat the language that was used on this press convention.
“Rather a lot has been stated and we all know Toto likes to speak so much, however that is the best way it’s.
“For us, we simply need to end the season on a excessive, have a fantastic race, see these guys battle it out after which hopefully all people can have a well-earned relaxation after this race.
Whereas Wolff was upset with Horner, he did admit “there may be reality on each side”.
He stated: “As a staff principal, it’s necessary to be a sparring companion in your drivers and meaning explaining that issues could be extra nuanced. Pondering that one thing is both 100 per cent proper or fallacious, is simply one thing it’s essential clarify out of your notion and perspective.
“You should permit some issues to be 51-49 and 70-30. There’s all the time one other aspect and possibly you take a look at it that means, you clarify it to the drivers and staff.
“There’s reality on each side. If you happen to don’t try this, you’re falling in need of your position. It’s simply weak.
“Simply weak. How can he really feel entitled to remark about my driver? Having spent 90 seconds to consider it, yapping little terrier. At all times one thing to say.”
