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Red Bull says F1 team principal Christian Horner has been released from his duties
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 9 – Christian Horner was replaced after 20 years amid Red Bull's drop to fourth in the constructors' standings and internal tensions, with Laurent Mekies appointed as new team principal.
- On July 9, 2025, Red Bull Racing released Christian Horner from his role as team principal and CEO with immediate effect.
- Horner’s departure followed a period of team performance decline, internal power struggles, and accusations of inappropriate behavior, from which he was twice cleared.
- Laurent Mekies was appointed CEO to replace Horner, while Alan Permane took over as team principal of Red Bull’s junior team, Racing Bulls.
- Christian Horner, who had been leading Red Bull since 2005, guided the team to eight drivers' championships and six constructors' titles, though the team has recently struggled, finishing fifth at the British Grand Prix in what was his final race as principal.
- The leadership change signals Red Bull’s intent to refresh management amid challenges, giving Mekies an opportunity to prove his capabilities within the group.
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