Max Verstappen says Christian Horner’s shock dismissal as Red Bull team principal has “made no difference” to his decision over whether to stay at the team, adding “only time will tell” if it is the right move on the part of the team’s shareholders.

Max Verstappen says Christian Horner’s shock dismissal will not affect his future, insisting Red Bull must now focus on performance and “looking ahead” under new team boss Laurent Mekies. Speaking at Spa-Francorchamps on Thursday,

Christian Horner was sacked as the team principal and chief executive in the aftermath of the British Grand Prix at the beginning of last month after staying 20 years in charge.