The Belgian Grand Prix was the first race in Red Bull’s history without Christian Horner as team principal. His exit was confirmed just after the British GP, catching the entire F1 community off guard.

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.

Max Verstappen says Christian Horner’s shock dismissal as Red Bull team principal has “made no difference” to his decision over whether to stay at the team, adding “only time will tell” if it is the right move on the part of the team’s shareholders.