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The ex-F1 team principal won’t be present at the Australian Grand Prix
Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner will not be present at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this week, following his abrupt sacking by Red Bull last summer.
Horner, who led Red Bull for 20 years, was replaced by Laurent Mekies, marking a significant change in leadership for the team.
Despite his contributions to Red Bull’s success and their new power unit partnership with Ford, Horner will not be part of the team this season.
His departure was reportedly linked to off-track drama and strained relationships, including an accusation of inappropriate behavior and conflicts with Max Verstappen’s father, Jos.
Horner had planned a tour titled ‘A Special Evening with Christian Horner: Life in Formula 1 and Beyond,’ but it was postponed until the summer of 2026.
