The Formula 1 paddock is rarely quiet, but the whispers surrounding Max Verstappen’s future have reached a fever pitch. Despite

Max Verstappen has given his comment on Christian Horner’s shock exit from the Red Bull team. Red Bull announced this morning that its principal of 20 years, who had helped lead the team to a combined 14 world titles, would leave it with immediate effect.

In the wake of Red Bull's bombshell decision to sack Christian Horner this week, it was easy to miss the name of the man replacing him: Laurent Mekies.