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Red Bull Sack F1 Team Principal Christian Horner

By IANS News July 09, 2025 • 15:30 PM View: 365

F1 Team Principal Christian Horner: Red Bull have sacked team principal and CEO Christian Horner effective immediately, bringing an end to a highly decorated 20-year tenure at the helm of the Formula One team.

The shocking news comes amidst what has been a turbulent year for Red Bull. After the departure of highly influential figures Adrian Newey, Jonathan Wheatley and Rob Marshall, Horner becomes the latest to leave the team.

Laurent Mekies, who was the team principal of Racing Bulls, will replace Horner. Racing Director Alan Permane will take over as the team boss at the sister team.

TAGS Red Bull F1 Team Principal Christian Horner CEO Christian Horner Formula One Adrian Newey Jonathan Wheatley Rob Marshall Laurent Mekies Racing Bulls Racing Director Alan Permane Chinese Grand Prix Oliver Mintzlaff

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