Category: Autosport

Christian Horner was fully aware of the ruthlessness in F1 from day one at Red Bull. Wednesday’s announcement of his release from operational duties shouldn’t have been surprising to him. Horner recalled being asked to wait in the car park while Red Bull’s legal team dismissed the team’s original principal. Tensions arose between the Milton Keynes factory and Red Bull HQ in Salzburg when Red Bull took over, leading to stress points over drivers and building the car. Red Bull’s lack of understanding in engineering and F1 management caused conflicts,…

Red Bull announced on Wednesday the departure of team boss Christian Horner, who led the team for 20 years. Laurent Mekies will take over his role. In Formula 1’s early days, team bosses were usually the founders of the constructor, like Bruce McLaren or Frank Williams. Nowadays, team principal roles are more transient, with the longest-serving boss having been in the position for around 12 years. The current 10 team principals in F1 are responsible for the day-to-day operations and overall performance of their teams. They serve as the public…

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.…

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…

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…

“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…