Horner rules out Verstappen emulating Alonso amid F1 future uncertainty
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has cooled worries over Max Verstappen's future in F1 but has ruled out the Dutchman emulating Fernando Alonso's stay in the sport.
Verstappen signed a new long-term deal through to 2028 with the World Championship-winning constructor ahead of his second title triumph last year.
But the 25-year-old has previously suggested this contract could be his last in F1 and recent claims that the sport's format could continue to change, specifically during Sprint weekends, pushed Verstappen into a threat of quitting sooner.
Speaking to Sky Sports , Horner insisted Verstappen remains passionate about racing but is unlikely to yearn for the longevity of Aston Martin driver Alonso, who will turn 42 this year.
"Max is his own man and he's very, very strong in his opinions and on his outlook on what he wants to do in his life," said Horner.
"I don't see him being a Fernando Alonso and still racing at 41 or 42 ye...