US EditionZak Brown: Christian Horner Sacking Long Overdue
MILTON KEYNES, UK, JUL 21 – Zak Brown said ongoing internal drama and declining performance at Red Bull led to Christian Horner's mid-season sacking after 20 years as team principal and CEO.
- Earlier this month, Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal, was sacked, and Laurent Mekies was appointed team principal after the British Grand Prix.
- During the 2024 season, performance plateaued, while Red Bull GmbH felt increasing internal tension.
- Amid Red Bull's turmoil, Brown said `I'm maybe the timing, but not the result`, noting McLaren's dominance in the 2025 season.
- In the aftermath of Horner's 17-month turbulence, Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley followed, triggering a management shuffle at Red Bull Racing team.
- Beyond the paddock, speculation suggests Max Verstappen, four-time world champion, may consider a move to Mercedes amid team turmoil.
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