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<p><strong>One of the highlights of Formula 1 is the rivalries that emerge both on and off the track.</strong></p>
<p>Currently, the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.f1oversteer.com/f1-standings/">drivers’ championship</a> is being contested between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.</p>
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<p>Norris collided with Piastri during the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.f1oversteer.com/tag/canadian-grand-prix/">Canadian Grand Prix</a>, but outside of that incident, their encounters have been relatively amicable.</p>
<p>In contrast, some drivers have strained relationships, such as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.f1oversteer.com/tag/christian-horner/">Christian Horner</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.f1oversteer.com/tag/toto-wolff/">Toto Wolff</a>.</p>
<p>Before last season, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.f1oversteer.com/tag/red-bull-racing/">Red Bull</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.f1oversteer.com/tag/mercedes/">Mercedes</a> had clinched every constructors’ title since Brawn GP in 2009. While Horner and Wolff occasionally showcased a friendly demeanor, they often found themselves in fierce rivalry, as illustrated by their interactions in the Abu Dhabi paddock at the conclusion of the 2023 season.</p>
<p>Recently, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/red-bulls-canadian-grand-prix-protest-proves-one-thing-and-its-not-an-agenda-against-george-russell/">Horner’s Red Bull team objected to George Russell’s win in Canada</a>, despite the likelihood of the complaint being dismissed.</p>
<p>Last year, Russell and Max Verstappen had a confrontation in Qatar, and both team principals commented on the incident, which only strained relations between the teams further. Following more than 20 years in charge, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/christian-horner-successor-revealed-as-red-bull-racing-boss-is-sacked-after-20-years-in-charge/">Horner has stepped down from his role</a> at Red Bull, leaving Wolff without one of his main rivals.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christian-horner-angry-toto-wolff-received-recognition-from-red-bull-backed-tv-station-in-austria">Christian Horner ‘frustrated’ by Toto Wolff's recognition from Red Bull-affiliated TV station in Austria</h2>
<p>On the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKAnhnqLTE8" rel="nofollow">Backstage Boxengasse Podcast</a>, journalist Peter Hardenacke discussed Horner's dismissal from Red Bull and noted, "This growing vanity with Christian Horner was evident. Drive to Survive likely contributed to a loss of touch with reality. Servus TV, a Red Bull channel, aired a feature on Toto Wolff, which apparently triggered an irate call from Horner. He questioned why they hadn't done something similar for him, indicating what truly mattered to him. The episodes showcased in Drive to Survive were crucial for Formula 1's rise, but they seemed too disconnected from what a team principal should focus on."</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christian-horner-looking-to-emulate-toto-wolff-s-f1-team-ownership-role">Christian Horner aims to emulate Toto Wolff’s ownership role in F1</h2>
<p>In his position at Red Bull, Horner held significant authority as CEO and team principal. Nevertheless, he never had the opportunity for upward mobility into partial ownership due to the distribution of Red Bull shares between the Austrian and Thai factions of the company. In contrast, Wolff is both a part-owner and team principal at Mercedes, granting him unparalleled control in the paddock, which has led to rumors that Horner feels a sense of 'jealousy' towards Wolff's status.</p>
<p>Speculation suggests that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/f1-paddock-rumours-suggest-christian-horner-and-bernie-ecclestone-could-become-part-owners-of-1-2bn-valued-team/">Horner and Bernie Ecclestone might pursue partial ownership</a> of a team. Alpine has indicated a willingness to sell a stake, potentially presenting an intriguing opportunity for the 51-year-old. Furthermore, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/flavio-briatore-reacts-to-christian-horners-red-bull-exit-as-fans-suggest-future-alpine-f1-role/">Horner maintains a strong rapport with Flavio Briatore</a>, but a return to a sole team principal role seems unlikely in his future.</p>
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