Red Bull driver Max Verstappen backed former boss Christian Horner before he got sacked by the higher-ups at the racing team.

Wednesday’s fast-paced F1 news includes a significant breakthrough in Max Verstappen’s proposed move to Mercedes and claims of a “heated” row between Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen. Let’s charge through the day’s main headlines at breakneck speed…

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.