Verstappen claimed the conversation was “about everything” and that “people can always see (such things) their own way,” but added that Horner had joined Vermeulen and Marko for the conversation given their united frustration over how the race had unravelled.

Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen could be set to take a year away from the sport to look after his new baby. The Dutch driver and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet are expecting their first child together on May 6.

Max Verstappen has dismissed concerns that he might consider leaving Red Bull, after last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix proved to be a turbulent day for the team.