Verstappen has been linked to rival teams such as Mercedes and Aston Martin, however both teams have publicly stated that they are happy with their current driver pairing's; George Russell and Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes, and Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin.

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.

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend offered a very tight and exciting battle between McLaren and Verstappen, not only in qualifying, but also in the race, where Piastri was eventually able to get the victory.