Verstappen already predicted then that the team's sporting performance would decline if Horner continued onward in his role as leader. Certainly, Jos Verstappen can be quite blunt at times. But it's precisely because of his clear way of upbringing that Max Verstappen has grown into the top driver he is today.

Christian Horner was removed as team principal of Red Bull F1 on Wednesday with his strained relationship with Jos Verstappen belived to have played a role in his departure