However, Chalerm Yoovidhya lost faith in Horner after attending the disastrous Austrian GP, where the team failed to score a single point. The BBC’s Andrew Benson has heard that Horner tried to consolidate his grip by making self-interested decisions.

Christian Horner 's bombshell Red Bull exit announcement sent a shockwave through the world of Formula One. However, many fans have expressed concern that this could be a sign of another high-profile departure: Max Verstappen.