Verstappen opens up about relationship "perfect boss" Christian Horner

Max Verstappen has opened up about his relationship with his team principal at Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner, as the Dutchman thinks the Brit is the "perfect boss" at a team like Red Bull.

Verstappen was promoted to Red Bull from Toro Rosso between the Russian and the Spanish Grand Prix in 2016, as the then 18-year-old replaced the struggling Daniil Kvyat. The Dutchman famously won his first race for Red Bull, making him the youngest driver ever to win a Grand Prix, as well as the first Dutch race winner in F1 history.

Three years down the line, Verstappen is now the undisputed number one within the team and naturally, relationships within the team have developed. Speaking to a scrum of journalists, including GPToday.net, the 22-year-old Verstappen elaborated on his relationship with his team principal Christian Horner.

"I talk with Christian quite often and I have a good relationship with him," Verstappen said.

"We get along well. In the first season of working together it's always a case of getting used to each other, but I think we're comfortable after all these years.

"I also think Christian is the perfect boss for Red Bull. He motivates people and he's friendly, but he's also strict and clear when needed. He's tough, but not in a rude way. He always remains reasonable and people within the team appreciate that.

"I don't always talk about racing with him, but also about personal stuff. You can't say that about every team principal, but I can do it with Christian."