Driver signings and decisions are usually more Helmut Marko's call with currently Jos Verstappen whispering in his ear rather than Christian Horner's call. But Horner still has some power over the decision making. It's just, it's not simple as everybody thinks. Lol. The voice of Helmut Marko within the team is strong. 
Horner prolly wanted Sainz but it was Helmut Marko who wanted the younger driver... As for Max Verstappen, I don't think he gives a fck as he knows his ability as a driver is way better than most drivers in F1.
Horner prolly wanted Sainz but it was Helmut Marko who wanted the younger driver... As for Max Verstappen, I don't think he gives a fck as he knows his ability as a driver is way better than most drivers in F1.
I'm not saying that Max wants a weak team mate because he is scared of competiton.
I'm saying that Max wants a "weak" mate cause redbull in this way can follow only his direction for changing the car.
It is happened years ago with Sainz for example and Max.
Max wanted more turning car in the front and Sainz not.
Ah, no... Whoever that team mate will ever be, the decision making for the car will always be made around Verstappen and his style of driving. That obv why all of his team mates after Ricciardo couldn't drive the car as well as Verstappen because it suits his style.
Well.. Maybe if Red Bull acquired Lewis Hamilton, then yeah, there will be problems. Lol. But any other driver, it will be all about Max Verstappen.
We all know how competitive driver he has been. He had some really extra performances in the previous season as well. He shouldn't even be driving for a team like Williams which has no big targets. But there is nothing to do about it for now. Reuniting with Verstappen could also be interesting. In the past when they were teammates, there was a big rivalry between them.
If Hamilton wins a world title with Ferrari, it's gonna be a huge deal and it's not just gonna be in F1. Even non F1 fans would start watching F1 to root for Hamilton. 
