Max Verstappen emphasised Red Bull’s “need for positive energy” after victory in the Belgian Grand Prix sprint, following a turbulent period for the squad in Formula 1. The F1 paddock was shaken by the shock departure of Christian Horner, the man who had led Red Bull since its entry into the series in 2005.

Formula One champion Max Verstappen won a "cat and mouse" Belgian Grand Prix sprint on Saturday in Red Bull's first race under the leadership of Laurent Mekies following Christian Horner's dismissal.

New Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies said his main priority is improving the team's car in order to quieten the noise about Max Verstappen's future.