Christian Horner sacked as team principal by Red Bull after 20 years

While Horner was removed from his role, it was not clarified whether he had officially left the company or if the settlement or separation was in place.

World champion Max Versaben Horner thanked for social media.

“From the first victory in the race, to four world championships, we participated in our incredible successes. The winning of unforgettable races and broken records,” Verstapen He said.and external

The English will be replaced by the team manager and CEO of Red Bull Racing by Laurent Mekies, which was promoted by the second Racing Bulls team.

The 48 -year -old French has been in this role since the beginning of the 2024 season and was previously a Ferrari race manager.

The English Alan Bermelley, 58, was upgraded to the director of the bullfight team from his position as a race manager.

Under Horner, Sebastian Vettel won the drivers championship from 2010 to 2013, with Versaben’s victory over the past four titles.

“We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional work over the past twenty years,” said Oliver Mentzelf, CEO of Red Ball for companies and investment projects.

“Through his rough commitment, experience, experience and innovative thinking, he had an effective role in establishing Red Bull Racing as one of the most successful and attractive difference in Formula 1.

“Thank you for everything, Christian, and you will remain an important part of our team’s history.”

Horner’s dismissal comes amid uncertainty about the future of the star driver.

The world champion is four times under a contract with Red Ball until 2028, but he is running Batted from Mercedes It is likely to join them for the next season.

Red Bull won only two race this season, as McLaren took office as one team.

Red Ball’s decline began in the middle of last season. While Verstapen won its fourth consecutive title, he won only twice in the last 14 race.