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Red Bull says F1 team principal Christian Horner has been released from his duties

MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 9 – Christian Horner steps down after 20 years leading Red Bull Racing amid internal turmoil and a 2025 performance slump with the team now fourth in the constructors' championship.

  • On Wednesday, 9 July 2025, Red Bull relieved Christian Horner of his management responsibilities and named Laurent Mekies as the new CEO of Red Bull Racing.
  • Horner, who joined Red Bull in 2005 and led the team for 20 years, leaves amid unconfirmed reasons following accusations of inappropriate behaviour from a female colleague last year.
  • During his tenure, Horner led the team to secure eight drivers' titles and six constructors' championships, accumulating 124 race victories, 107 pole positions, and 287 podiums, despite the squad encountering recent challenges in performance.
  • Max Verstappen, a four-time champion under Horner, finished fifth at Horner's last race at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, while Red Bull's current season form has declined notably.
  • Horner's departure signals a leadership change during a challenging period for Red Bull Racing, with Mekies assuming CEO responsibilities as the team seeks to regain its competitive edge.
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On Wednesday 9 July, Redbull announced that he had separated from his boss Christian Horner. Apart from his exceptional record, he is also known for having been in turmoil several times. Here are his biggest...

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How did Jos get the news? Max Verstappen reacted to the dismissal of Christian Horner from Red Bull and thanked him for the British’s support in his Formula 1 career. “From my first win to four world championships, we’ve shared incredible successes. Winning memorable races and beating countless records. Thank you for everything, Christian!” Max Verstappen posted on his X account (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, July 9. Red Bull ‘cut’ Christian H…

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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