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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kieran Jackson

Christian Horner sensationally sacked as Red Bull F1 boss after 20 years

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  • Christian Horner has been dismissed as the team principal of Red Bull's Formula One team.
  • Horner had led the team since its inception in 2005, guiding them to six constructors' titles and eight drivers' crowns.
  • His sacking follows a personal scandal last year involving allegations of inappropriate behaviour with a female colleague. He was cleared of wrongdoing after internal investigations and an appeal.
  • Laurent Mekies, previously from sister team Racing Bulls, has been named as his replacement as CEO of Red Bull Racing.
  • Red Bull's CEO of Corporate Projects and Investments, Oliver Mintzlaff, issued a statement thanking Horner for his "exceptional work" over two decades.

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Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 boss – one year on from personal scandal

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