Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been sacked.
The 51-year-old, who has been with Red Bull since 2005, is the longest-serving team principal in F1, with his exit coming a year on from being accused of controlling behaviour by a female member of staff at the team.
Horner, who is married to former Spice Girl Geri, has always denied the allegations against him.
Laurent Mekies has now been appointed as CEO of Red Bull Racing, the team announced.
Horner talks to Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in Austria.
Pic: AP
Horner and Geri Halliwell at the 2024 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.
Pic: AP
In a statement, Red Bull said: “We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional work over the last 20 years. 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.”
Horner has faced a troubling 18 months on and off the tracks.
Allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him in February 2024 by a female colleague were dismissed following an appeal last summer.
Under Horner’s leadership, Red Bull achieved:
Horner on his phone in the paddock before the race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Pic: PA
- 8 Drivers World Championships
- 6 Constructors Championships
- 124 Wins
- 107 Pole Positions
- 287 Podium Finishes
In March last year and as he faced scrutiny over the allegations of inappropriate behaviour, Horner said the “intrusion on my family is now enough” and “has been very trying”.
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