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

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.

Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen is likely to stay at Red Bull next season following the news that Christian Horner has been relieved of his duties as the team’s F1 CEO. Horner, 51, has been in charge of Red Bull Racing since its inception in 2005 but will be replaced by former Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies after a shock announcement on Wednesday morning.

Max Verstappen has pole position for the British Grand Prix but the reigning Formula 1 champion will have title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris close behind in Sunday's race. Red Bull's Verstappen had struggled in practice but found extra pace in Saturday's qualifying session to take pole ahead of McLaren's

After a dramatic final lap in Saturday's qualifying session, Max Verstappen secured pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Formula 1 drivers are known for their high-speed lives. Many drivers share their lives with their girlfriends. Max Verstappen is dating Kelly Piquet. Charles Leclerc is in a relationship with Alexandra Saint Mleux.

Catch up on all the qualifying action, as Silverstone hosts Round 12 of the 2025 Formula One world championship

Formula 1 fandom in the U.S. has been growing rapidly over the past few years. The 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey, performed by the organization itself, polled Formula 1 fans in 186 countries. Of all of these nations, the U.S. "accounts for the largest share of respondents of any individual country," said the survey.

Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about Sunday’s British Grand Prix. It’s the 12th round of the 2025 Formula 1 season.