'Not good' - Max Verstappen opens up on Christian Horner saga and makes 'crazy' Red Bull exit admission

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been embroiled in an ongoing saga in recent weeks following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague.

The 50-year-old was cleared of any wrongdoing last Wednesday after an independent investigation but the situation took a fresh twist less than 24 hours later.

An anonymous email account leaked alleged messages and photographs purporting to be evidence in the investigation.

Horner has refused to comment on the leaks and continues to insist on his innocence in the case while carrying out his full duties.

He put on a united stance with his wife Geri Halliwell at the Bahrain Grand Prix last Saturday.

However, he has faced calls to resign from Jos Verstappen, father of the three-time back-to-back world champion.

Verstappen senior says Red Bull would 'explode' if Horner continues in his role.

Now, Verstappen junior has been asked about his father's comments ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

The 26-year-old driver refused to comment specifically on what his dad had to say and wants to focus on racing.

However, Verstappen admits he wants the saga to come to an end to stop questions happening 'race after race'.

Asked about his father's comments, Verstappen told Sky Sports News: "From my side, I'm just focusing on the driving bit.

"I think that is also most important for the team right now and that's also why we came here.

"That's our main target and also what we want to focus on, to not have this stuff going on race after race because that is not good for the team."

Verstappen has been linked with an exit from Red Bull amid the ongoing chaos at the team.

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There is a space available at Mercedes next season when Lewis Hamilton leaves for Ferrari.

But Verstappen says it is currently unlikely he will be going anywhere else anytime soon.

Asked if he could leave Red Bull, he said: "Things must go really crazy, I guess. But that's not the target for everyone."

He insists he wants to stay for the long term, adding: "It's still my intention, yeah, absolutely."

Mercedes' George Russell will have a new team-mate in 2025 and he is open to the idea of being joined by Verstappen.

Russell said: "Any team wants to have the best driver line-up possible and right now Max is the best driver on the grid.

"If any team had a chance to sign Max they would 100 per cent be taking it.

"But the question is on his side and Red Bull’s side and we don’t know what is truly going on behind closed doors and it is none of our business, but it would be exciting."