Horner may have predicted Verstappen would one day leave, but it’s the Briton who instead left, and immediately. His exit, it has been surmised, marks Red Bull’s last-ditch attempt to retain Verstappen with his camp said to be unhappy with the team principal.

The ever-growing speculation that Max Verstappen is in talks with Mercedes about a switch from Formula 1 rivals Red Bull

Max Verstappen, who is currently signed with Red Bull, is in talks with Mercedes over changing sides, according to The Guardian. The negotiations have reportedly intensified leading up to this weekend's British Grand Prix.