Christian Horner has been fired by Red Bull's Formula 1 team and it only adds to speculation about the future of four-time champion Max Verstappen.

Max Verstappen wrote an emotional message signed-off with “thank you for everything, Christian” after Red Bull wielded the axe. Christian Horner had been at the Red Bull helm since day one, but two decades later,

Horner's departure comes after Verstappen qualified on pole for the British Grand Prix despite a car that he fought all weekend. Verstappen was passed for the lead by Oscar Piastri early in the race and spun from second on a wet restart before coming back to finish fifth.