In a new interview for Netflix's "Drive to Survive," Horner stated he believes the decision was made by Mintzlaff with advice from Marko. He suggested his loss of control following the death of founder Dietrich Mateschitz led to his dismissal.
Horner expressed feelings of loss and denied claims that Max Verstappen was responsible for the fallout. He emphasized his close relationship with the Dutch driver and stated that his father, Jos, was the one demanding his departure due to harassment allegations, which he was later cleared of.