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Ex-F1 Team Boss Confused over Christian Horner’s Sudden Red Bull Exit

Christian Horner is no longer the Red Bull F1 team principal. The Briton was sacked from his role by the energy drinks giant on Wednesday. This announcement came as a major shock for many in the paddock.

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Martin Brundle identifies key moment things began to unravel for Christian Horner at Red Bull

Christian Horner said his goodbyes to the Red Bull Racing staff at their Milton Keynes base on Wednesday. Horner’s exit brings an end to a 20-year stretch in charge of the team.

Christian Horner News / FirstSportz / July 10

What Started the Red Bull Power Struggle That Led to Christian Horner’s Sacking?

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner was fired by the energy drinks giant on Wednesday. The 51-year-old led Milton Keynes for two decades in Formula 1, ever since its first season in 2005.

Max Verstappen News / BBC Sport / July 10

Is Verstappen more likely to stay at Red Bull with Horner gone?

After Christian Horner's departure, we analyse whether four-time world champion Max Verstappen is now more likely to remain at Red Bull.

Toto Wolff News / HITC / July 10

Toto Wolff remains firm on key demand as Mercedes and George Russell negotiations hit ‘impasse’

Even with all the noise surrounding Red Bull Racing after the British Grand Prix, George Russell still doesn’t know where he’ll be racing beyond this season.

Christian Horner News / FirstSportz / July 10

Ex-F1 Champion Warns Red Bull After Brutal Christian Horner Axe

Red Bull Racing will no longer be led by Christian Horner. After 20 years as team principal, the 51-year-old has finally been sacked by Milton Keynes. This announcement has shocked fans and critics alike, as the Austrian giant hopes to enter a new era with an overhauled leadership structure.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / July 9

Horner's demise at Red Bull: what we know happened and why

F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull, a decision that was 18 months in the making.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Max Verstappen Pays Emotional Tribute to Christian Horner After Red Bull Sacking

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen sent a message to now former boss Christian Horner upon the latter's firing from Red Bull Racing. Amid a tumultuous

Christian Horner News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Christian Horner fired by Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing has fired Christian Horner after 20 years with the team. Under Horner, Red Bull Racing had immense success racking up 8 drivers championships, 6 constructors titles, 124 grand prix wins, 107 pole positions, and 287 podium finishes.

Christian Horner News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

The End of an Era: Why Christian Horner’s Exit Signals a Red Bull in Crisis

Just days after the 2025 British Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing have announced the sacking of team principal Christian Horner with immediate effect. After two decades at the helm of one of Formula 1’s most dominant teams, Christian Horner has been sacked.

Max Verstappen News / Yardbarker / July 9

What Christian Horner's firing could mean for Red Bull going forward

The Formula One world was rocked by the news that Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been fired after 20 years with the team.

The End of an Era: Why Christian Horner’s Exit Signals a Red Bull in Crisis

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Red Bull's Christian Horner out, Max Verstappen staying put

Christian Horner received a pink slip from Red Bull Racing on Wednesday after a wildly successful two-decade run that was not without distraction. Laurent Mekies was named as Horner's successor as team principal, effectively immediately.

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How Horner’s Red Bull Exit Impacts Verstappen and Tsunoda

With Laurent Mekies replacing Christian Horner as Red Bull team principal, there are plenty of questions to answer at Milton Keynes. Perhaps the most pressing

Valtteri Bottas News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Valtteri Bottas Confirms Recent Alpine Negotiations

Since missing out on a contract extension last year, Valtteri Bottas has worked diligently to secure an F1 comeback in 2026. After several months of negotiations, Bottas finds himself in talks with two teams interested in his signature – Cadillac and Alpine.

Christian Horner News / Last Word On Sports / July 9