Horner’s firm stance is likely to silence speculation about any last-minute shake-ups within Red Bull’s line-up, reaffirming the team's commitment to backing Verstappen as he aims to add another world championship to his already illustrious career.

Christian Horner has suggested Red Bull’s decline this season may be down to the team overdeveloping its RB20 this season in a bid to keep ahead of its rivals.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes rivals McLaren could still face "confusion" and "headaches" over team orders before the end of the season.

The former Williams driver suggested that Horner’s once-celebrated leadership style may no longer be having the same unifying effect on the team, as well as suggesting that the internal investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour at the start of the year may have rocked the boat.

Christian Horner says Red Bull have traced their decline all the way back to the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix last June, despite the dozen-plus races Max Verstappen won after that event.

Christian Horner has opened the door for George Russell to join Red Bull, insisting that it would be "foolish" not to consider the Brit given his contract with Mercedes expires at the end of next season. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

George Russell could team up with Red Bull in 2026, with team principle Christian Horner explaining that they would be "foolish" for not taking his Mercedes contract expiration into consideration

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner has put an end to mounting speculation about a key driver decision within the team. The 50-year-old appeared to confirm that a driver within the Red Bull family will be tasked with supporting championship leader Max Verstappen for the remainder of the 2024 season.