While the sudden announcement that Christian Horner had been released by Red Bull shocked many, Johnny Herbert insists it was “not a surprise”. And Herbert believes another Red Bull veteran will be on his way to the exit door, predicting four-time World Champion Max Verstappen will sign with Mercedes.

The brother of Max Verstappen's long-term partner has hinted that the Red Bull star is likely to join Mercedes ahead of next season and won't be taking a sabbatical from F1