Sainz was left looking for a seat with a number of teams showing their interest, including Sauber and Alpine, but Sainz opted to sign a two-year deal with Williams.

Christian Horner has vowed that Red Bull and Honda will “leave no stone unturned” as they end their F1 partnership in 2025 on a winning note. Honda have been Red Bull’s engine supplier since the start of 2019 after the Milton Keynes outfit made the bold decision to ditch Renault.

The departures of both Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley were announced in 2024, a year Red Bull dropped from first to third in the constructors' championship

Max Verstappen was heavily linked with a move to Mercedes in 2024, with Toto Wolff admitting that the Silver Arrows had opened discussions with the Dutchman's entourage

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull commitment was ‘unwavering’ Then there was Max Verstappen and almost constant questions about his future with Mercedes openly courting the Dutchman

Red Bull chief Christian Horner has issued a clear statement on Max Verstappen and a potential future exit from the team. Verstappen wrapped up his fourth consecutive drivers' championship in 2024, but had to contend with a difficult Red Bull car at times.

Christian Horner has underlined that top advisor Helmut Marko is not leaving Red Bull Racing, and will remain with the squad for the foreseeable future. Speaking to Motorsport.com, the team principal also commented on what that means in terms of keeping four-time Max Verstappen.