Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Max Verstappen is free to let off steam in other motorsport series, but reaffirmed that the Dutchman’s “focus has to be” on Formula 1 following a secret test at the Nurburgring last week.

Max Verstappen finished the second free practice with a fifth-place spot. Crossing the finish line more than four-tenths behind Oscar Piastri, the Dutchman sees there is still plenty of work to be done to contest for the prizes.

Red Bull Racing have turned up to Imola with a suite of RB21 upgrades — and Max Verstappen hasn't had a great first impression.