The Latest Breaking News from Red Bull Racing

One question that has been constant in recent weeks is will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull before his contract ends in 2028 – and that isn’t likely to change after the sacking of Christian Horner as Formula 1 team boss.

On Wednesday, Red Bull made the decision to part ways with its Formula 1 team principal of more than 20 years, Christian Horner, replacing him with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies.

With Christian Horner sacked from his team principal position, Red Bull closes a chapter spanning all the highs and lows of the team’s history – one that includes two dominant eras, first with Sebastian Vettel and later with Max Verstappen, but it the recent downturn too.

Bernie Ecclestone counts Christian Horner as one of his closest confidantes in the Formula 1 paddock, but the billionaire didn’t mince his words when asked about his friend’s firing from Red Bull Racing.

After two decades, Christian Horner is out at Red Bull Racing.

Christian Horner became the youngest team principal in Formula 1 when he took the reins at Red Bull in 2005. Two decades later, he departed as one of the championship’s longest-serving and most decorated leaders, having overseen eight drivers’ and six constructors’ world championships.

Christian Horner became the youngest team principal in Formula 1 history when he took the reins at Red Bull in 2005. Two decades later, he departed as one of the championship’s longest-serving and most decorated leaders, having overseen eight drivers’ and six constructors’ world championships.

Laurent Mekies has big shoes to fill as Christian Horner's successor as Red Bull Formula 1 chief, after the former Racing Bulls, Ferrari and FIA man was confirmed in the role on Wednesday.

Laurent Mekies has big shoes to fill as Christian Horner's successor as Red Bull Formula 1 chief, after the former Racing Bulls, Ferrari and FIA man was confirmed in the role on Wednesday.