was jeered by followers inside The O2 Area as unveiled their 2025 automotive livery on Tuesday evening.
Horner, who has been crew principal since 2005, walked on to the stage to a refrain of boos as he launched Purple Bull’s 2025 challenger, the RB21.
The Purple Bull boss appeared caught off-guard by the reception, forward of drivers and strolling on stage.
Horner had earlier appeared in entrance of the cameras, in a phase with host Jack Whitehall, alongside spouse Geri Halliwell and Purple Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff.
Final 12 months, a grievance in opposition to Horner by a feminine Purple Bull worker was , twice, after two inner investigations, with the 51-year-old denying any wrongdoing.
4-time world champion Verstappen is focusing on a fifth consecutive title this 12 months, a feat solely matched by Michael Schumacher for Ferrari.
The Dutchman had spoken earlier about F1’s new swearing guidelines, choosing the Jose Mourinho remedy as he appears to be like to remain out of hassle.
Below new FIA rules, a primary offence carries a £33,800 high-quality; a second offence a £67,600 high-quality and suspended one-month suspension and a 3rd offence a £101,000 high-quality and one-month race ban.
When requested concerning the new rules at F1 75 Reside in London on Tuesday, the four-time world champion opted for a phrase made well-known by ex-Chelsea and Man Utd supervisor Mourinho.
“I want not to discuss that,” he stated. “In any other case I’ll get in hassle.”
In a media session held moments later with members of the nationwide press, Verstappen elaborated barely: “When you take a look at everybody’s response to it, I feel that claims sufficient.
“I feel we shouldn’t take it so significantly. I’m additionally not going to let you know how it’s best to behave in life.”
Verstappen, who’s bidding this 12 months to grow to be solely the second driver in F1 historical past to win 5 world championships in a row, additionally made his clear his intention to maneuver on from his row with George Russell on the finish of final season.
“I’ve no intention of continuous any kind of beef in February,” he stated.
“I am nonetheless having fun with my time away from F1. Truthfully, I’ve nothing to say on that topic.”
Verstappen has been joined by a brand new teammate at Purple Bull this 12 months, with New Zealand driver changing Sergio Perez for 2025.
The 2025 season begins on 16 March in Australia.
