New Delhi, July 25 -- Max Verstappen has declared that Red Bull's decision to sack former team principal Christian Horner won't impact his future with the team.

Horner was sacked as the team principal and chief executive in the aftermath of the British Grand Prix at the beginning of last month after staying 20 years in charge. The decision came amid speculation that four-time world champion Verstappen was being heavily linked to a move away from Red Bull.

Horner's sacking fuelled Verstappen's exit rumours, and many believed Red Bull's chances of keeping the Dutchman had slumped heavily. Ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, the first race after Horner's removal, with his replacement Laurent Mekies taking charge, Verstappen said he...