Over the winter break, a report suggested that Aston Martin was attempting to lure Max Verstappen away from Red Bull by offering him a billion dollar driver contract. Max Verstapp

Christian Horner required all of his 20 years of experience and know-how to navigate what was undoubtedly the most turbulent period of his entire career in 2024, emerging on the other side to at least celebrate a fourth Drivers' Championship for Max Verstappen.

The three-time Grand Prix winner was called out by Jos Verstappen, who insisted that his media duties were not compatible with those of a steward. Herbert also angered the Red Bull camp with his comments about Verstappen Jnr’s swearing in Singapore, sparking a public row.