Red Bull boss Christian Horner drops a massive truth bomb on his relationship with an F1 rival, Mercedes' Toto Wolff.

This F1 season has witnessed a refined and intense rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, as both have been battling it out to win the driver's championship.

Apart from that, Red Bull and Mercedes are neck and neck in the constructor's standings, intensifying the rivalry of team principals Toto Wolff and Christian Horner.

Via Autoweek

“I think relationship and respect are two different things,” Horner said in Qatar on Friday. “Of course, there is respect for everything that Mercedes have done and everything that Lewis Hamilton has done, but I don’t need to go to dinner with Toto.

“I don’t need to kiss his ass or anything like that,” the F1 boss stressed.

With just three races to go, both teams are looking to maximize each point garnered, knowing that Mercedes' lead in the constructor's championship is looking quite slim.

“There is no relationship,” Horner said. “Look, we are going to push to the maximum. We worked hard to get into this position. It’s the first time they have been challenged. It’s interesting to see how people react when they are under pressure, when they are challenged.”

F1 fans expect a cardiac finish this season, with Max Verstappen's lead dropping to 14 points. Meanwhile, Mercedes aims to bag their eighth straight constructor championship, maintaining a tight 11-point lead over Red Bull.