SPA, Belgium — Max Verstappen has said the departure of Red Bull Formula One chief Christian Horner will have no influence on any decision about his future with the team.

Pierre Gasly predicts Christian Horner will return to the Formula 1 paddock in future, given his “remarkable” success during his time at Red Bull. Horner was relieved of operational duties at the team he had fronted for two decades following the British Grand Prix, with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies stepping up to replace him.

Christian Horner has swapped Formula 1 speed for four-legged horsepower in a cheeky new Instagram post, days after his shock exit as Red Bull Racing team principal. Horner, who led Red Bull to multiple Constructors’ Championships and guided Max Verstappen’s dominant reign in F1,