Prior to Wednesday, Horner had served as the only team principal Red Bull had ever had since it joined the grid in 2005, earning 124 victories, 107 pole positions, 287 podiums, eight drivers' world championships and six constructors' championships. Horner will be replaced by Laurent Mekies as CEO and team principal.

Christian Horner says his sacking as Red Bull F1 team boss "came as a shock" in his first public comment since the news broke on Wednesday morning. Red Bull's Austrian leadership informed Horner on Tuesday night that it had relieved him of his duties as F1 CEO and team principal, following a stint of 20 years at the helm.

Max Verstappen Pays Emotional Tribute to Christian Horner After Red Bull Sacking originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen sent a message to now former boss Christian Horner upon the latter's firing from Red Bull Racing.