Red Bull Fires Christian Horner After 20 Years as Team Principal

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been fired after 20 years with the team, as confirmed by a team spokesperson to CNN Sports. The reason for Horner's firing was not disclosed, but Red Bull expressed gratitude towards him in a statement, acknowledging his significant contribution to the team's history.

Laurent Mekies, currently working with Red Bull's sister team Racing Bulls, will take over as the new team principal. Horner had been leading Red Bull since their entry into F1 in 2005, overseeing multiple championship wins and establishing the team as a prominent force in Formula 1.

Despite recent controversies, including an investigation into alleged misconduct that he was later cleared of, Horner's departure coincides with speculation about driver Max Verstappen's future with Red Bull. Verstappen, who has been linked with a move to Mercedes, has not publicly addressed these rumors.

The 2025 season has been challenging for Red Bull, with Verstappen currently third in the drivers' championship standings. The team sits fourth in the constructors' championship, trailing behind McLaren.

According to the source: CNN.