MAX Verstappen’s dad has been spotted cosying up to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff amid rumours Max could make a shock Red Bull exit. Jos Verstappen, 51, reportedly told pals his son will “move on from Red Bull Racing if he has to” after publicly blasting Horner a “problem” amid the sexting scandal. Jos has also been in a long-running feud with Horner, say sources, as he ‘blew his top’ with bombshell comments about the Red Bull chief in Bahrain. The Dutchman said Red Bull Racing will “explode” if Horner remains team principal. “That’s why it should not be in the team’s [Red Bull’s] hands.

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