Was this a slip of the tongue from Max Verstappen? If that was the case, it would be quite unique, as the four-time world champion usually doesn't say anything he doesn't want to. So when Verstappen says during a press moment about the consequences of Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull Racing: "I don't think it will matter at all for my decision in the future,

Horner has been replaced as team principal by 48-year-old French engineer Laurent Mekies, whose technical expertise means a “different direction” looks inevitable for Max Verstappen’s outfit

Max Verstappen says Christian Horner’s shock dismissal as Red Bull team principal has “made no difference” to his decision over whether to stay at the team, adding “only time will tell” if it is the right move on the part of the team’s shareholders.