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Christian Horner: Red Bull sack Formula 1 team principal
Christian Horner was F1's youngest team principal when he was appointed by Red Bull in January 2005
Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal.
The 51-year-old has been in charge of the Formula 1 team since its inception in 2005, leading them to eight drivers' championship and six constructors' championship titles.
The dismissal follows months of declining form for the team and internal disputes at the highest level. It also comes 17 months after Horner was accused of sexual harassment and coercive, controlling behaviour by a female employee.
Horner was twice cleared of the claims by the team's parent company, Red Bull GmBH.
Christian Horner: Red Bull F1 team principal sacked after 20 years in charge of Milton Keynes outfit
Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal following the British Grand Prix; Laurent Mekies, who was in charge of Racing Bulls, will replace Horner with immediate effect; watch the Belgian GP live on Sky Sports from July 25-27
Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull with immediate effect after 20 years as team principal of the Formula 1 team.
Horner has been in charge of Red Bull since 2005, leading them to six Constructors and eight Drivers' Championships.
Laurent Mekies has been appointed as CEO of Red Bull Racing, stepping up from the Racing Bulls team.
"We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional work over the last 20 years," said Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff.
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Christian Horner to exit Red Bull with immediate effect as Laurent Mekies takes over as CEO
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A managerial reshuffle is taking place at Red Bull, with Laurent Mekies replacing Christian Horner as CEO of the operation.
Red Bull Racing CEO and Team Principal Christian Horner is to exit the squad with immediate effect, with Racing Bulls team boss Laurent Mekies taking over, it was announced on Wednesday.
Horner has held the role for some 20 years – the Briton leading Red Bull through their first F1 season back in 2005 and playing a key role in turning them from points scorers into World Champions.
“Red Bull has released Christian Horner from his operational duties with effect from today (Wednesday 9 July 2025) and has appointed Laurent Mekies as CEO of Red Bull Racing,” said a Red Bull spokesperson.
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