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It is widely accepted that Horner's presence in Red Bull has been a critical element in giving many senior staff at the team a sense of security.
Indeed, it is understood that a number of top personnel – including chief technology officer Adrian Newey – have clauses in their contracts that allow them to leave if Horner is gone.
t would not be a surprise that such a clause exists in Verstappen's deal too, which locks him down to the team until 2028.
So if somehow there was a desire for individuals to get out of the current deal - either to renegotiate terms or go elsewhere - then a Horner exit could open the door on it.
From Verstappen's perspective, being a free agent could allow him to agree on a fresh contract on more favourable terms – be it for more money (as he is a much bigger superstar than when he first signed up), better marketing rights, or more flexibility.
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