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’s win- at the Japanese Grand Prix came in a white Red Bull. Usually, the Red Bull cars have dark blue as the dominant colour in the livery. However, this weekend, the team used a white livery to celebrate its partnership with Honda.

Max Verstappen refused to entertain suggestions he could walk away from Red Bull at the end of this year, insisting he is only focused on improving his car ahead of this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.