Former driver already prepares for Horner's departure: 'No reason to keep him'

Will Verstappen stay or opt for another team, most likely Mercedes? That decision is one Verstappen must make in the coming months, although there are more signs than before that a departure from the Austrian outfit could well be imminent.

Albers said: "Then they really have a serious problem," if Verstappen were to leave.

"Horner is starting to feel the pressure," continues the Dutch analyst. "Those at the top (the management of Red Bull GmbH) will definitely not be happy. Because if they lose Max, I see no reason why Horner can stay on the team."

Albers long suspected that Verstappen would decide after Silverstone whether or not he would stay at Red Bull. He now expects this not to be the case, due to mixed results last weekend, namely taking pole position and a stuttering Sunday, which ended in a fifth-place finish.