"We've given a great opportunity to so many youngsters over the period of time," he said, with multiple world champions Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen the most successful examples. "The Red Bull system does demand results and demand performance.

Team advisor Helmut Marko has delivered a scathing assessment of Max Verstappen's performance in a telling admission of the RB20's struggles. The three-time champion finished Friday's second practice session in a dismal 15th place, a staggering 1.294 seconds behind pace-setter and championship rival Lando Norris.

Speculation arises about a potential agreement between Jos Verstappen and a rival team for Max Verstappen to switch teams, with Mercedes and Aston Martin mentioned as possible destinations.