Christian Horner feud reignited as Max Verstappen's father makes stunning accusation
Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen aren't seeing eye-to-eye this year
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Jos Verstappen has sensationally accused Christian Horner of blocking him from the legend's parade at the Red Bull Ring this weekend in the latest row between the pair.
Max Verstappen's father called on Horner to be removed from Red Bull earlier this year following allegations of inappropriate behaviour, which were later dismissed.
Red Bull denied any conflict between the two, however that bad blood doesn't appear to have disappeared in the months since then.
Verstappen Snr was expected to drive Red Bull's 2012 Championship-winning car in a legend's parade prior to the Austrian Grand Prix.
Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen aren't seeing eye-to-eye this year
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However, the 52-year-old was quoted in Dutch media claiming Horner blocked him from taking part.
"Over the past few days, I've heard from multiple sources that Christian Horner has done everything he can to keep me from driving, and to make sure nothing would be filmed," he told Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.
"Then I think, 'Say it to my face'. This is not the way it has to be for me. I find it very disappointing."
He added later: "How childish can you be.
"There was going to be filming, for example also with a drone, but Horner didn't want me to be filmed.
"I'm completely finished with Horner. It's like a kindergarten here.
"I would have been allowed to ride in the end, but I backed out.
"I find this so childish of Horner, but I think it says something about him."
Jos Verstappen feels Christian Horner blocked him
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However, Horner has claimed he had no part in stopping Verstappen Snr from taking part and accepted the pair have a fractious working relationship.
Horner said: “The legends’ parade is something that is organised by the circuit and there was no veto from my side or anything like that.
“My relationship with Max has always been very good and very strong and he is a key part of our team.
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"He is our driver and he is the one that is important to have a strong relationship with.
“I have never had an issue with any of our drivers’ fathers in the past, but whatever Jos’ issues are, I really don’t have anything to comment on.
“We have enjoyed tremendous success despite the distractions of this year. We have won 70 per cent of the races so far, and lead both world championships. You cannot control everything in life and I cannot control relationships with drivers’ fathers.”
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