Red Bull's corporate sports chief Oliver Mintzlaff has no doubt that Formula One world champion Max verstappen will be at their team beyond this year, despite a difficult start into the season. "I am convinced that he will in the future continue the long path he has taken with Red Bull.

Red Bull maestro Max Verstappen said the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is “the story of our car” after sensationally topping qualifying. Verstappen’s pole at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, his second of the season in a Red Bull RB21, which by no means is the fastest car on the grid.

Verstappen claimed the conversation was “about everything” and that “people can always see (such things) their own way,” but added that Horner had joined Vermeulen and Marko for the conversation given their united frustration over how the race had unravelled.