Max Verstappen experienced two disappointing free practice sessions, despite that, however, F1 journalist Lawrence Barretto has shed some light on the matter of the Dutchman's permanence at Red Bull Racing on F1TV.

Christian Horner has said cheekily Oscar Piastri would be his number one target to replace Max Verstappen if he were to leave Red Bull Racing.

Mercedes have long been linked with a move for Max Verstappen, and the Silver Arrows are looking to succeed where they've previously failed competing for the Red Bull star