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Max Verstappen Breaks Silence After Christian Horner Sacking
RED BULL RACING, JUL 9 – Christian Horner's release comes amid Red Bull's performance struggles and contract uncertainty for Max Verstappen, who holds multiple F1 records, team sources said.
- On Wednesday, Red Bull Racing announced Christian Horner's immediate 20-year tenure ended, with Laurent Mekies and Alan Permane taking over leadership roles.
- Amid a performance downturn, internal disputes, and uncertainty over Verstappen's future, Red Bull's leadership change was prompted by declining results and team tensions.
- Horner achieved 14 world titles, while Verstappen holds records for 19 wins in a season and 10 consecutive victories, with Red Bull sitting fourth in the standings.
- Following Horner’s departure, Laurent Mekies will lead at the Belgian Grand Prix, while Verstappen publicly thanked Horner in a 26-word message.
- Beyond this season, 2026 will introduce major regulation changes, a new Ford-powered unit, and ongoing uncertainty over Verstappen's long-term future at Red Bull.
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Now the world champion comes to the floor! Max Verstappen comments on the Formula 1 quake around Christian Horner.
Now the world champion comes to the floor! Max Verstappen comments on the Formula 1 quake around Christian Horner.
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The tetra-champion of Formula One, Max Verstappen, thanked him for the successes he shared with former Red Bull chief Christian Horner.
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