Red Bull driver Max Verstappen says that the departure of former team principal Christian Horner will not have an impact on his future. Horner was sacked shortly following the British Grand Prix after 20 years with the team and was replaced by Racing Bulls ex-boss Laurent Mekies.

Max Verstappen insisted Thursday that Christian Horner's shock departure as team boss of Red Bull will have no impact on his future plans. The four-time world champion,

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has repeatedly hinted at a move for Verstappen, who is contracted to Red Bull until 2028 but has clauses allowing for the early termination of his deal