Christian Horner has named his ideal replacement driver for Red Bull, in the event that Max Verstappen be poached from his team. Rumours in the sport recently have been swirling around the chances that the reigning drivers' champion will leave his team early to join Mercedes, with Toto Wolff hinting that he's trying to make a switch work.

Christian Horner is reportedly 'under increasing pressure' at Red Bull, with the Austrian side in some of its worst form in its history. Sunday's British Grand Prix marked the halfway point of the 2025 season - and the team already look out of contention for both the Drivers' Championship and the Constructors' Championship this term.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said Max Verstappen still intends to stay with the team for next year despite speculation about a move to Mercedes which would shake up Formula 1.