The Red Bull team principal named Hamilton Sr on Friday after the British driver had denied Horner’s statement this week that a representative for the 38-year-old had been in contact this season regarding the prospect of a future drive alongside the world champion Max Verstappen. Horner’s declaration is the latest in a series of claims and counterclaims between Hamilton and Red Bull in the buildup to this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton had denied he or his representatives made any approach to Horner or Red Bull before he signed a new contract with Mercedes in August. This year it was claimed Hamilton had also made approaches to Ferrari about a seat, an assertion denied by the driver and also Ferrari. Horner said it would be perfectly normal for Hamilton or his father to be considering a move to another team.

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