Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.

The Dutchman and his partner, Kelly Piquet, announced the birth of their daughter, Lily, ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.

Verstappen said he had been informed by the shareholders of their decision “half a day” before the news was made public, which he said was “normal”, adding that he had had no input and was neither su...