Wolff about Horner: An asshole, but I'll miss him!

Wolff about Horner: An asshole, but I'll miss him!

In a current interview with Channel, Toto Wolff addressed 4 sharp words against Christian Horner, the former team boss of Red Bull Racing. Wolff expressed that Horner was "very often an asshole" and emphasized that he also said this directly. These verbal conflicts have been part of a long -term rivalry between the two team bosses, which has now come to an end since Horner was replaced by Laurent Mekies a month ago. Despite the criticism, Wolff remains the conviction that Horner's achievements at Red Bull, especially during the era of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, are remarkable.

Wolff, who has headed Mercedes in Formula 1 since 2013, has known Horner since their first meetings. The tensions between the two have increased during the last seasons, especially in 2021. While Wolff appeals to Horner's mistakes, he also expresses his regret about the end of Horner's career and describes him as "one of the old dinosaurs" of Formula 1. Wolff also admits that he feels "a little lonely" without the earlier rival.

A loss for Formula 1

Despite the conflicts, Wolff Horner appreciates as "one of the most important people" in Formula 1. He believes that Horner's exit leaves a significant gap. Wolff misses Horner "in a way", which shows that personal competition was also shaped by respectful rivalry. The future of Horner seems uncertain, but rumors say that he has talks with Cadillac in order to possibly play a crucial role in a new Formula 1 racing team. Wolff speculates that Horner may soon be able to return in another function in motorsport - maybe even with the FIA.

Looking back at the entire term of office of Horner, which extends over 21 years, he is classified in the history of Formula 1 among the five most long -standing team bosses. When he took office in 2005, Michael Schumacher was still in use for Ferrari, while there were two tire manufacturers in Formula 1 at the time, was allowed to refuel and belonged to V10 engines. Horner, as an employee in a now completely dominated team, is in contrast to old team bosses such as Colin Chapman, the foundation, property and design of your racing team combined in one person.

Wolff's rivalry with Horner is not only a sports topic, but also reflects the changing landscape of Formula 1, in which more traditional teams were often abdicated. While the private teams such as clean and Williams survived in Formula 1, many of the previously existing family racing stables have found new owners.

Overall, however, it should be noted that Wolff's respect for Horner's competencies is unbroken. He is convinced that Horner's influence on Formula 1 will also be noticeable in the coming years - regardless of what form he returns.

Further information on the rivalries in Formula 1 can be found at OE24,, ran and formel1.de.