The Digest:
Christian Horner has been dismissed as Red Bull Racing's team principal after two decades at the helm, marking a seismic shift for the Formula 1 powerhouse. The team confirmed his immediate departure, with Laurent Mekies named as his successor.
Key Points:
- Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years.
- Laurent Mekies, former Racing Bulls boss, takes over immediately.
- Horner led Red Bull to eight drivers’ and six constructors’ titles.
- The team’s performance dropped to fourth in the 2025 constructors’ standings.
- No official reason for Horner’s dismissal has been announced.
- Off-track controversies and internal power struggles preceded the exit.
- Red Bull thanked Horner for his contributions, calling him “an important part of our team history”.
The Sources:
- BBC Sport
- The Telegraph
- Planet F1
