Max Verstappen will be racing for Red Bull next season and there is no crisis at the Formula One team, principal Christian Horner said on Friday as speculation swirled about the champion's future.

A former Formula One driver has hinted at the possibility of several scenarios playing out with Red Bull's performance.

Max Verstappen refused to entertain speculation about his F1 future on Thursday, insisting he is “just focused on driving.” The four-time F1 world champion has only tasted victory once so far this season, in Japan, and finished a disappointing sixth last weekend in Bahrain.