US EditionThe Shock and Inevitability of Christian Horner's Sacking
MILTON KEYNES, UK, JUL 9 – Christian Horner's 20-year tenure ends amid internal friction, declining results, and key departures; Laurent Mekies steps in to lead Red Bull's rebuilding efforts, team currently fourth in standings.
- On July 9, 2025, Red Bull Racing released Christian Horner from his duties, appointing Laurent Mekies as CEO at its Milton Keynes base.
- Following a poor 2025 season, Red Bull endured internal disputes and controversies, undermining confidence in Horner's leadership.
- While Laurent Mekies said `The spirit of the whole team is incredible`, Adrian Newey's departure added to team upheaval.
- Questions now swirl over Max Verstappen's future, he remains under contract until 2028 with performance-based exit clauses.
- Installing Mekies now gives him time to prepare before the 2026 rule change, as the team needs to restructure and rebuild.
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Helmut Marko Reveals Details On Christian Horner Sacking: Who Made The Decision And Why
Red Bull Racing senior advisor Helmut Marko opened up on former team principal Christian Horner‘s ousting after the British Grand Prix, revealing who made the decision and the likely reason behind the major announcement. Red Bull parted ways with Horner after a partnership of 20 years that celebrated eight drivers’ championships and six team titles. The sudden nature of his exit has raised questions about the reason for Horner’s departure. Horne…
The shock and inevitability of Christian Horner's sacking
A titan with the stature of Horner would never have been expected to be sacked as CEO and team principal half way through a season, but the tension that has built up in the Red Bull team was always going to undermine his leadership.
The dismissal of Christian Horner as Red Bull team boss made high waves. Now the other powerful man of the racing stable also expresses himself.
Christian Horner does not continue in Formula 1. The now former team boss and CEO was fired from Red Bull. His departure is framed by a series of adverse results.With the British in command, the Austrian team won 124 races, got 287 podiums and added more than 8,000 points. His position will be occupied by Laurent Mekies who joins the main team after a period of time leading Racing Bulls.At the time of his departure, the British used his social n…
Twenty years of success, before the resounding dismissal. Since this Wednesday, Christian Horner is no longer the leader of Red Bull, replaced in the role of Ceo by the former Racing Bulls team leader (even former Ferrari) Laurent Mekies. An operation, according to many, orchestrated to keep Max Verstappen in the team, increasingly attracted by Mercedes. Vitantonio Liuzzi, in Milton Keynes as the third driver in the 2005 season, said his on the …
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