A former Formula One driver has hinted at the possibility of several scenarios playing out with Red Bull's performance.

Verstappen claimed the conversation was “about everything” and that “people can always see (such things) their own way,” but added that Horner had joined Vermeulen and Marko for the conversation given their united frustration over how the race had unravelled.

Max Verstappen and Red Bull are one of Formula 1’s all-time most successful partnerships. A disastrous race has raised concerns Verstappen could consider a move elsewhere.