Lewis Hamilton has welcomed the prospect of Max Verstappen making a switch from Red Bull to join Mercedes. The talk about Verstappen making a switch to the Silver Arrows have intensified over past few months.

Prior to Wednesday, Horner had served as the only team principal Red Bull had ever had since it joined the grid in 2005, earning 124 victories, 107 pole positions, 287 podiums, eight drivers' world championships and six constructors' championships. Horner will be replaced by Laurent Mekies as CEO and team principal.