Max Verstappen's future was in the headlines even before Red Bull sacked Christian Horner as team boss. But will that decision influence the four-time F1 world champion's call on whether he stays or goes?

Max Verstappen ’s manager Raymond Vermeulen insists Christian Horner ’s sacking “changes nothing” regarding the Dutchman’s commitment to Red Bull Racing. Horner, 51, was sensationally relieved of his duties as Red Bull F1 CEO on Wednesday morning, with Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies replacing him.

Red Bull sacked Christian Horner as chief executive and team principal on Wednesday and former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that Max Verstappen could now quit the team