Max Verstappen, after months of speculation, has reportedly decided where his racing future lies and has come to a firm decision.

Moreover, team principal Christian Horner was dismissed from his role by Red Bull, though Verstappen has since said his exit will not have any bearing on his own future. Throughout the entire saga, it has been known that there is a performance-related release clause in Verstappen’s contract which runs until 2028.

A respected BBC journalist has delivered a significant update on Max Verstappen amid growing speculation linking him to Mercedes. Verstappen, 27, who has won the last four world championships has cut a frustrated figure this year at Red Bull.