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Christian Horner finalizes departure from Red Bull F1 team
Christian Horner departs Red Bull Racing after 20 years with a $100 million settlement, amid leadership disputes and a potential return to Formula One in 2026.
- Christian Horner and Red Bull confirmed on Monday that they have formally parted ways as of September 22, 2025, reaching a reported $100 million settlement.
- After the British Grand Prix in July, Christian Horner was relieved of operational duties following fundamental disagreements with Oliver Mintzlaff and Helmut Marko at Red Bull GmbH.
- The departing Christian Horner said, `I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved as a team breaking records and reaching heights no-one would ever believe were possible and I will forever carry that with me` after leading Red Bull since 2005 to eight Drivers' and six Constructors' titles.
- The settlement includes gardening leave, which bars Christian Horner from rivals for months but could let him return to F1 before mid-2026.
- Reports suggest Christian Horner may pursue an executive return with equity, targeting ownership stakes in the 2026 season, linked with Alpine but dismissed by Cadillac recently.
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