That said exit clause is reported to be that Verstappen can leave the team if he is lower than fourth in the drivers’ championship by the F1 summer break, following the next two races in Belgium and Hungary.

Huge news came out of Formula 1 on Wednesday as Red Bull Racing announced it had fired team principal Christian Horner after 20 years and 14 championships. Max Verstappen has become the best F1 driver in recent years, winning the last four drivers' titles, all with Horner in charge.