Category: Autosport

Christian Horner expressed his surprise at being sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss after 20 years in a public statement. The decision came after a decline in the team’s competitiveness and the departure of key figures like Adrian Newey, raising uncertainty about Max Verstappen’s future. Horner addressed the team on Wednesday, confirming he will stay on the company’s payroll but not in an operational role. Laurent Mekies will take over as Red Bull F1 CEO and team principal, while Horner thanked the team for their dedication over the years.…

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MotoGP title contender Alex Marquez has been cleared to participate in Free Practice 1 at the German Grand Prix, despite recovering from a hand injury from the previous race at Assen. He will undergo a fitness test after the session to determine his further participation for the weekend. Marquez aims to minimize the impact on his championship position, trailing leader Marc Marquez by 68 points while trying to maintain his 58-point lead over Francesco Bagnaia. The injury occurred during an incident at the Dutch Grand Prix involving KTM rider Pedro…

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Monoposto champion George Line has climbed to second place in the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings after securing three wins at Thruxton last weekend. His impressive performance has brought his total wins in 2025 to 10. Line is now just two wins behind the current leader, Ali Bray, and has moved up six spots in the rankings. Another driver making significant progress in the rankings is Paul Sibley from the Midget & Sprite Challenge, who also had a successful weekend at Snetterton, winning two races. His achievements have propelled…

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“Laurent Mekies steps into a challenging role as Red Bull Formula 1 chief replacing Christian Horner, a role he was confirmed in on Wednesday. Having worked at various levels in the F1 world, Mekies brings a wealth of experience to the team, previously working at Ferrari and the FIA. One of Mekies’ primary tasks will be to maintain a strong relationship with lead driver Max Verstappen, ensuring his commitment to the team’s vision moving forward. In addition, Mekies will need to address the performance issues of the RB21 and support…

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At the 12th running of the Le Mans Classic, the grids were led by a 1923 Delage and ended with a 1982 Ferrari. With a record number of over 800 competition cars and 9200 club display cars, the event drew in a crowd of 238,000 enthusiastic spectators. The drivers faced challenging weather conditions, including intense sun and heavy rain, showcasing their skills over the three competitive days. Support races added to the excitement, featuring modern endurance racers, Group C cars from 1983 to 1991, and a full grid of Porsches…

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Christian Horner became the youngest team principal in Formula 1 in 2005 at Red Bull. Over two decades, he left as one of the championship’s longest-serving leaders, overseeing eight drivers’ and six constructors’ world championships. Horner built a reputation as a ruthless operator demanding excellence, steering Red Bull through multiple golden eras with some drivers making F1 history. David Coulthard was Red Bull’s first major signing, delivering consistent performances, and helping develop the team. Despite scoring the team’s first podium, he retired before their title success, remaining an ambassador and…

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Red Bull shocked the Formula 1 world by sacking team principal Christian Horner after his 20-year tenure, despite his success in leading the team to multiple championships. Horner oversaw periods of dominance with drivers like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, securing 124 race wins and over 8,000 world championship points for Red Bull. However, recent controversies and a decline in performance led to Horner’s dismissal, following investigations into his alleged inappropriate behavior towards a female employee at the team in February 2024. Despite being cleared of wrongdoing, leaked messages in…

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