Max Verstappen says Christian Horner's removal as Red Bull team principal has no impact on the decision about his own future.
Horner was sacked three days after the British Grand Prix, and has been replaced by Frenchman Laurent Mekies, formerly boss of second team Racing Bulls.
Verstappen, speaking publicly about the changes for the first time, said: "I don't think it will matter at all for my decision in the future.
"The only thing that matters is that we work on the car and make it as fast as we can make it, really."
The four-time champion also appeared to hint he will stay at Red Bull beyond this season.
Verstappen is contracted to Red Bull until 2028, but has mechanisms in his contract that could allow him to leave in particular circumstances - the details of which are not public - and is being courted by Mercedes.
"The last one and a half years have not been what we want to be," admitted the 27-year-old. "Now we try to be more competitive this year a little bit, but for sure also with the new regulations."
