US EditionRed Bull Fires Christian Horner: How Team Principal's Ouster Could Affect Max Verstappen, Mercedes, Ferrari
MILTON KEYNES, UK, JUL 9 – Christian Horner was dismissed amid team decline and internal concerns after founder Dietrich Mateschitz's death; Verstappen scored 97% of Red Bull's 210 points this season, sources said.
- Red Bull Racing fired Christian Horner as team principal and CEO on Wednesday after 20 years leading the team.
- The decision followed an internal investigation launched last year into allegations against Horner, who was cleared of wrongdoing.
- Horner guided Red Bull from its 2005 debut to eight drivers' and six constructors' titles, but recent years brought team tensions and key staff departures.
- Red Bull praised Horner for his 'tireless and exceptional work' while Verstappen, who has a contract until 2028 with an exit clause, thanked Horner post-firing.
- Horner’s ouster marks a major upheaval with unclear effects on Verstappen’s future and Red Bull’s performance amid ongoing team instability.
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Max Verstappen has responded to the resignation of CEO and team principal Christian Horner at Red Bull Racing. On Wednesday, it became clear that the Briton will be stepping down effective immediately and that Laurent Mekies will succeed him. Horner himself has also spoken out.
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