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Red Bull break silence over Christian Horner sacking as team finally issue official statement
Red Bull have officially announced the sacking of Christian Horner, thanking him for his service in a social media post. Racing Bulls promoted Laurent Mekies as the new Red Bull Racing CEO. Horner, after over 20 years as team principal, departs amidst major team principal reshuffle. Red Bull expressed gratitude for his contribution to the team’s success in F1. With the immediate impact of his departure, Mekies faces the challenge to elevate Red Bull in the constructors’ championship before the 2026 regulations overhaul. The team’s upcoming power unit program with Ford and the uncertain future of driver Max Verstappen add further complexities to the transition. Mekies steps into his role with the task of reviving Red Bull’s championship-contending status.
