Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen is likely to stay at Red Bull next season following the news that Christian Horner has been relieved of his duties as the team’s F1 CEO. Horner, 51, has been in charge of Red Bull Racing since its inception in 2005 but will be replaced by former Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies after a shock announcement on Wednesday morning.

Max Verstappen has issued a heartfelt thank you to his outgoing Red Bull boss Christian Horner on social media, using just 26 words. Horner was sacked from his role as Red Bull team principal - a role he held for over 20 years - earlier on Wednesday, and an official statement has revealed that he has been replaced by Laurent Mekies in the role.

Red Bull Racing announced Wednesday that CEO Christian Horner is departing the team after 20 years at the helm.