Christian Horner wants “quiet time” away from the Formula 1 spotlight after the shock news broke of his Red Bull dismissal. That is the claim put forward by respected Formula 1 reporter Jonathan McEvoy, though while this is the next step Horner has chosen, McEvoy expects the 51-year-old to ultimately return to the sport.

Christian Horner's sacking as Red Bull team boss, a seismic moment for the sport despite warning tremors, raises immediate questions about the future of star driver Max Verstappen.

Horner was relieved of his duties as Red Bull F1 CEO on Wednesday in a shock announcement. The 51-year-old won six constructors’ and eight drivers’ titles with the team but fell out with sections of senior management towards the end of his tenure.

Could Yuki Tsunoda receive a boost at Red Bull Racing following the Christian Horner sack? One pundit thinks so.