Motor racing-Horner's departure leaves F1 wondering what next for Verstappen


Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 6, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen arrives ahead of the race REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

LONDON (Reuters) -Christian Horner's sacking as Red Bull team boss, a seismic moment for the sport despite warning tremors, raises immediate questions about the future of star driver Max Verstappen.

The Dutch driver, who won his fourth title in a row last year, has a contract to 2028 but is wanted by both Mercedes and Aston Martin and has performance clauses that make an early exit possible.

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