Motor racing-Hamilton denies Red Bull talks, accuses Horner of 'stirring'


Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 23, 2023 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton arrives ahead of the grand prix REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

ABU DHABI (Reuters) -Lewis Hamilton accused Christian Horner of 'stirring' after the Red Bull Formula One boss said a representative of the seven times world champion approached him about a drive before the Briton signed a new contract with Mercedes.

Horner told the Daily Mail newspaper there had been "several conversations over the years" about Hamilton joining the team who are currently dominant with triple world champion Max Verstappen.

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