Jos Verstappen will return to an F1 race for the first time since telling Mail Sport Red Bull could be ‘torn apart’ if Christian Horner stayed on following the scandal that engulfed the team principal and organisation.

In a development that could prove to be explosive and awkward this weekend in Monaco, the father of world champion Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, is to be back in the fold and was pictured arriving at the famous circuit on Thursday afternoon.

Horner, who is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, was cleared following a lengthy investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague.

Verstappen Snr also previously said the situation would ‘explode’ at Red Bull if Horner clung onto his job.

Back in March, he told Mail Sport: ‘There is tension here while he remains in position.

Jos Verstappen is pictured arriving in Monaco ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix

Verstappen is attending his first race since saying Christian Horner staying in his job could tear Red Bull apart