Former FIA steward and F1 driver Johnny Herbert has predicted a "difficult period" for Red Bull Racing following the abrupt departure of CEO and team principal Christian Horner. Herbert also highlighted Max Verstappen's links to Mercedes,

Christian Horner's dismissal from Red Bull Racing caught the F1 community by surprise, and Nigel Mansell is one of them. The British former world champion took the news with 'a bit of a shock and a bit of horror.

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.