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Bernie Ecclestone didn’t mince his words when addressing Christian Horner’s past controversy, labelling him an “idiot” amid his F1 exit from Red Bull.
Bernie Ecclestone made it clear by calling Christian Horner an “idiot” as Horner made his exit from Red Bull in Formula 1.
Horner, who is 51 years old, faced a combination of challenges leading to his departure, such as the team’s performance decline and disputes over driver decisions, along with reported trust issues within Max Verstappen’s team.
Notably, there were significant departures like Technical Director Adrian Newey and ex-Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley.
Horner faced a controversy in February 2024 when a female Red Bull employee accused him of inappropriate conduct, although an internal investigation found no fault, the report remains confidential.
Bernie Ecclestone criticized Horner’s involvement in a scandal 18 months ago, stating that Horner’s behavior was foolish, and questioning the woman’s response to the advances made towards her.
Ecclestone also raised concerns about the power dynamics at Red Bull after the death of co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz in 2022, suggesting that Horner’s control became problematic.
