09/07/2025 12:40
Christian Horner has been thanked by Red Bull following his shock
departure from the F1 team. Red Bull communicated on Wednesday
morning that Horner had vacated his role as team principal. The
Briton has been replaced by Racing Bulls team boss Laurent Mekies
with immediate effect, following 20 years in the position. Under
Horner's leadership, Red Bull has secured eight drivers'
championships, six constructors' championships, 124 wins, 107 pole
positions and 287 podiums. Oliver Mintzlaff, Red Bull CEO of
Corporate Projects and Investments, issued a statement of praise
directed towards Horner. "We would like to thank Christian Horner
for his exceptional work over the last 20 years," he said. "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." As part of the structural
shake-up, Alan Permane has stepped into the team principal role at
Racing Bulls.
