Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has opened up on the sudden ousting of his former team boss Christian Horner.

After weeks of speculation over the future of Max Verstappen at Red Bull, it is Christian Horner who is departing the team. It was announced on Wednesday that Horner is leaving with immediate effect, and that Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Team Principal Laurent Mekies would be moving into that role with the senior team.

Max Verstappen's manager has told Red Bull that answers will be expected over their shock firing of F1 boss Christian Horner. The now-ex team principal had led the team since its inception in 2005, collecting 14 championships between the drivers' and constructors' titles before his abrupt departure this week.