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Former owner of F1 Bernie Ecclestone has shared his thoughts on Christian Horner’s shock Red Bull sacking – and how he responded to the news.
Bernie Ecclestone reached out to Red Bull after Christian Horner was let go as team principal, expressing his view that the dismissal was “a little bit ruthless.” Despite speculation, Ecclestone denied plans to partner with Horner in potentially acquiring Alpine. Regarding Horner’s departure, Ecclestone supported his friend in moving on from F1 and exploring other opportunities, acknowledging the shock Horner must have felt.
Ecclestone hinted at Red Bull’s limited options in handling the situation, as Laurent Mekies took over. He downplayed rumors of Horner’s return to F1 and suggested that Horner’s desire was to own a part of the team, which might require finding a financial backer. Ultimately, Ecclestone believed Horner would not likely make a comeback to the sport.
