Intense' week for Horner ends with World Championship for Verstappen

It was an intense week for Christian Horner after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but with Max Verstappen holding the World Championship in his hands, the Red Bull Racing team boss can finally relax.

Intense week for Horner

After the Abu Dhabi GP, things were anything but relaxed for Horner. The Red Bull Racing team boss went from a party to the stewards and spent the week at the table with advisers to stave off a possible protest from Mercedes. He is speaking at the NOS He spoke of an intense week at the FIA gala.

''Mercedes and Hamilton were formidable opponents this year, we pushed each other to the limit, further than we would have thought possible. I think the sport and the fans are the biggest winners. And in 92 days we start again. But for now, we're going to enjoy this title,'' the Brit said.

Verstappen is at the start

Now that Mercedes has finally resigned itself to the final outcome of the Grand Prix, Horner can also look back on the moment calmly. He speaks about the right decision and is pleased that Mercedes has withdrawn the protest. In his eyes, Verstappen is a worthy F1 world champion.

Verstappen arrived at Red Bull Racing as a young boy but has now grown into a champion. Horner and Verstappen also expressed their desire to extend the contract between them on Thursday. ''In the journey, we are on together, we have always had the faith and trust in each other. It's great to see him as a world champion and I think it's only the beginning,'' Horner concluded.