Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen is likely to stay at Red Bull next season following the news that Christian Horner has been relieved of his duties as the team’s F1 CEO. Horner, 51, has been in charge of Red Bull Racing since its inception in 2005 but will be replaced by former Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies after a shock announcement on Wednesday morning.

Red Bull Racing announced Wednesday that CEO Christian Horner is departing the team after 20 years at the helm.

In an unexpected mid-season plot twist, Red Bull Racing has officially parted ways with Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner, ending a two-decade tenure that oversaw the transformation of the team from newcomers to Formula One’s dominant force.