Red Bull team principal Christian Horner explained why switching teams in 2026 could be a bad idea for Max Verstappen.

Christian Horner has admitted that it would be “embarrassing” for Mercedes if Red Bull Powertrains produce a better engine for the F1 2026 season. Yet he insists that Red Bull is still the right place for Max Verstappen to be over the long term.

Meanwhile, the Red Bull drivers found themselves in a few incidents and ended with no points, making it a “ home race to forget .” Max Verstappen’s day was done by Turn 3 when he was hit by Kimi Antonelli, who locked up heading into the corner, and Yuki Tsunoda battled with Alpine’s Franco Colapinto on and off throughout.