Toto Wolff has denied that his “teasing” of a move for Max Verstappen for the F1 2026 season contributed to Red Bull’s decision to sack Christian Horner. And he was quipped that he will be “really in the s**t” if Horner’s next move sees him join F1’s governing body, the FIA.

F1 commentator Martin Brundle is now “certain” that Max Verstappen will drive for Red Bull in 2026. Verstappen’s F1 future has continued to be a hot topic over the last 12 months. Mercedes considered approaching Verstappen as a possible Lewis Hamilton for this year. However, with Verstappen winning his fourth title at Red Bull, he stayed put.