 "Christian Horner sacked by Red Bull after 20 years, new CEO and Team Principal named")
Red Bull Racing has announced the immediate sacking of Christian Horner as team principal after 20 years in charge. Horner had been with the team since 2005 and was one of the most successful figures in Formula 1 history. During his time at Red Bull, Horner led the team to six Constructors’ Championships and eight Drivers’ Championships, including titles won by Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen .
Red Bull Racing name new CEO and Team Principal
Meanwhile, Red Bull has named Laurent Mekies as the new CEO of Red Bull Racing. Mekies was previously with the Racing Bulls team and will now take over the top job at Red Bull’s main F1 side. Racing Bulls Racing Director Alan Permane will be promoted to Team Principal.
“We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional work over the last 20 years,” Oliver Mintzlaff, Red Bull’s chief executive for corporate projects and investments said in a statement.
“With his tireless commitment, experience, expertise and innovative thinking, he has been instrumental in establishing Red Bull Racing as one of the most successful and attractive teams in Formula 1. Thank you for everything, Christian, and you will forever remain an important part of our team history.”
When Horner was involved in misconduct
The announcement comes more than a year after Horner was accused of misconduct toward a team employee.
An investigation conducted on behalf of the Red Bull company dismissed the allegation, as did a further investigation conducted after the employee appealed against the initial ruling, Red Bull said at the time. Horner remained in charge of the F1 team throughout the entire process.
Horner spent much of last week fielding questions over Verstappen’s future at the team after the Dutch driver declined to commit to stay with Red Bull for 2026.
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