Max Verstappen’s rivals believe fatherhood will only improve him as a driver as Mercedes’ George Russell said he had no expectation of the Dutch driver being distracted or slowing down.

A respected Formula 1 pundit believes the departure of Max Verstappen would have serious implications for Red Bull's long-term future in the sport. Despite being under contract until 2028, speculation is mounting that the defending world drivers' champion is eyeing up an exit from the team which has been his home since 2016.