Horner’s firm stance is likely to silence speculation about any last-minute shake-ups within Red Bull’s line-up, reaffirming the team's commitment to backing Verstappen as he aims to add another world championship to his already illustrious career.

Verstappen needs to tame a car he’s called a “monster” to hold off Norris and defend his Formula 1 title, all while the Red Bull team’s years of dominance in Formula 1 seem to be nearing their end. Verstappen and Red Bull haven’t won any of the last six races going into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday.

Express Sport take a look at Daniel Ricciardo's life away from the track ahead of potentially his last Grand Prix in F1.