Max Verstappen was heavily linked with a move to Mercedes in 2024, with Toto Wolff admitting that the Silver Arrows had opened discussions with the Dutchman's entourage

Speaking exclusively to Autosport, Christian Horner explains why he never doubted Max Verstappen's commitment to Red Bull

Red Bull stuck with Sergio Perez until the end of 2024 despite Carlos Sainz's availability, before replacing the Mexican at the end of the season with junior driver Liam Lawson

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner says Max Verstappen’s loyalty to the Milton Keynes-based team never “wavered” last year.

When Red Bull ’s form dipped, and internal relations between Christian Horner and Helmut Marko frayed in 2024, Verstappen’s future was placed into question. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff went public with his attempts to lure the 27-year-old to his squad, while Aston Martin were also reportedly interested in signing him.

Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner's first few months of 2024 were chaotic amid allegations made by a female colleague, which he denied, while also competing in a new season

Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has been hit with a further racing loss after a star with his backing failed to finish a race. The Red Bull team principal joins many across the grid in attempting to enjoy time away from the pinnacle of motorsport during the winter break,

Max Verstappen said last year Helmut Marko "has to stay" at Red Bull, which he admitted "wasn't a bluff" on his part.