Verstappen says he could see Honda exit coming


FILE PHOTO: Eifel Grand Prix - Nurburgring, Nurburg, Germany - October 8, 2020 Red Bull's Max Verstappen wearing a protective face mask during a press conference ahead of the Eifel Grand Prix FIA/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Honda's recent announcement that they will quit Formula One as an engine supplier at the end of next season surprised Max Verstappen less than most people.

"You could feel it coming," the 23-year-old Red Bull driver, whose team use the Japanese power units, told reporters on Thursday ahead of the Eifel Grand Prix at Germany's Nuerburgring.

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