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.

Max Verstappen says Red Bull has found a "better" feeling on one-lap pace in practice for the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - but notes overall performance on the long runs is still "not where I want it to be".

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.