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Red Bull Chief Technical Officer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s exit came as a “shock” and acknowledged the team faces a “difficult” period in F1.
Red Bull Chief Technical Officer Paul Monaghan has acknowledged that Christian Horner’s sudden departure was a “shock” and that the team is facing a challenging period in Formula 1 in the wake of the news.
Speculation surrounding Horner’s dismissal includes controversies, team departures, tensions with Verstappen’s father, and ongoing issues with the second driver situation.
Monaghan expressed sadness at Horner’s exit while reflecting on the success they had together with Red Bull.
Laurent Mekies, who has taken over as CEO and Team Principal, is praised for his dedication and readiness to unite the team amidst the transition.
Carlos Sainz has high praise for Mekies, highlighting his professionalism, experience in leading F1 teams, and strong communication skills with drivers.
