Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes that Max Verstappen needs time to consider his future amid the ongoing internal issues at Red Bull.

Reports continue to speculate that there is an ongoing feud between the Dutchman and Christian Horner, prompting discussions about whether a parting of ways is likely in the future.

Asked about the situation, Wolff said: “In the end, Max is in the quickest car, and this is what a driver is always going to look at.

“He’s in a fantastic place in his career, and then it will be a decision that is up to him to say, ‘Is it [Red Bull] an environment that I’d like to change?’ If yes, then, ‘Where do I want to go?’

“I think the trigger for him maybe thinking about other options is because they [Red Bull] have some wobbles going through the team. We have got to give him time to think [about] how he wants to sort out his future without giving it a push from our side.”