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.

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium -- Max Verstappen said Christian Horner's Red Bull sacking will have no impact on his future with Red Bull. Horner's shock departure from Red Bull two weeks ago dominated Verstappen's press session ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen insisted on Thursday that Christian Horner's shock departure as team boss of Red Bull will have no impact on his future plans. Asked if Horner’s exit after 20 years as team boss made it more probable that he would stay at Red Bull next year,