What happened: Max Verstappen has signed to remain with Red Bull, ending the latest round of movement around the top of the F1 driver market. The agreement was settled ahead of the Baku Grand Prix weekend.

Why it matters: Keeping Verstappen in place gives Red Bull continuity at the front as the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend unfolds in Malaysia. It also removes the biggest contract question hanging over the team after months of scrutiny around Verstappen's Red Bull future.

What to watch: Attention now shifts to qualifying and whether Red Bull can turn Friday pace into pole position at Sepang.