Max Verstappen was heavily linked with a move to Mercedes in 2024, with Toto Wolff admitting that the Silver Arrows had opened discussions with the Dutchman's entourage

Speaking exclusively to Motorsport.com, Horner explains why he never doubted Verstappen's commitment to Red Bull

Lewis Hamilton was denied a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 world title by Max Verstappen in controversial circumstances at the end of the 2021 season

Red Bull stuck with Sergio Perez until the end of 2024 despite Carlos Sainz's availability, before replacing the Mexican at the end of the season with junior driver Liam Lawson

When Red Bull ’s form dipped, and internal relations between Christian Horner and Helmut Marko frayed in 2024, Verstappen’s future was placed into question. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff went public with his attempts to lure the 27-year-old to his squad, while Aston Martin were also reportedly interested in signing him.

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Max Verstappen said last year Helmut Marko "has to stay" at Red Bull, which he admitted "wasn't a bluff" on his part.

Christian Horner believes it is “inevitable” Max Verstappen and Lando Norris’ relationship will suffer if the two continue to be rivals on the track. Both Monaco residents, Norris and Verstappen are known to spend time with each other away from the track but that relationship was put under the microscope in 2024.