Alex Powell is a Sports Journalist for the NZ Herald. In a way, it’s a surprise. In another, it’s not. Red Bull’s decision to part ways with long-time team principal Christian Horner midway through the season has sent shockwaves around the sport.

As shocking as Christian Horner’s exit is, the biggest question it has raised is: what does this mean for Max Verstappen's future?

From an investigation into his management to plummeting car performance, this is everything that preceded the departure of Red Bull boss Christian Horner