Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has opened up on the sudden ousting of his former team boss Christian Horner.

The Formula 1 paddock was rocked Wednesday by the news that Christian Horner, the longtime CEO and team principal of Red Bull Racing, has been fired after a 20-year run that featured many race wins and championships with drivers like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.

While the sudden announcement that Christian Horner had been released by Red Bull shocked many, Johnny Herbert insists it was “not a surprise”. And Herbert believes another Red Bull veteran will be on his way to the exit door, predicting four-time World Champion Max Verstappen will sign with Mercedes.

Huge news came out of Formula 1 on Wednesday as Red Bull Racing announced it had fired team principal Christian Horner after 20 years and 14 championships. Max Verstappen has become the best F1 driver in recent years, winning the last four drivers' titles, all with Horner in charge.

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner admitted that it would be "embarrassing" if Mercedes didn't have a better car than his team next season

Christian Horner has been shown the door at Red Bull, at a time where rumours are swirling over the future of Max Verstappen. The reigning four-time World Champion is being linked with a move to Mercedes once more,