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Christian Horner, the longest-tenured team principal in Formula 1, is out after two decades. Here's what he told the team.
With Christian Horner sacked from Red Bull, speculation has mounted regarding a potential rival he could invest in.
Christian Horner's sudden Red Bull exit has prompted several team members and F1 personalities to react publicly.
Christian Horner has been fired by Red Bull's Formula 1 team and it only adds to speculation about the future of four-time champion Max Verstappen.
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GPblog on MSNDate already known? 'Then Horner could return to Formula 1'For Christian Horner, the Formula 1 season is over after the team boss of Red Bull Racing was dismissed this week. However, he might be back in the sport soon, at least if Sky Sports is correct. The British broadcaster reports that Horner has reached an agreement with Red Bull on the duration of his gardening leave - the amount of time he'll be unable work for another employer.
Laurent Mekies, the boss of sister team Racing Bulls, will replace Horner, who has been with the team since its inception in 2005 and led it to 124 wins and numerous championships.
One year later, in 2006, Superman took over the car as David Coulthard scored Red Bull’s first podium finish, leading to Horner jumping into the swimming pool located on the top of the Energy Station wearing only a red cape after losing a bet over the result.
Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 boss – one year on from personal scandal - Horner was the team principal at Red Bull for more than 20 years but has been released with immediate effect
An F1 insider has opened up about an alleged heated argument between Christian Horner and Max Verstappen's father.
Horner's 20-year tenure ends amid internal turmoil, on-track struggles and shifting power dynamics at Red Bull Racing
Horner was replaced by ex-Ferrari engineer Laurent Mekies, formerly at sister team Racing Bulls. Horner’s dismissal comes just over a year after allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” were levelled at him from a female colleague.