There are rumblings that Oakes resigned because a faction in Red Bull has "head-hunted" him and wants him to replace Christian Horner. The Italian paper is saying the Thai faction's support of Horner is disappearing.

Helmut Marko says there is a big upgrade coming to Imola. Horner is saying there is no upgrade. Some are suggesting if Verstappen does not do well at Imola, Horner will be out.