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Christian Horner, during his 20-year tenure as Red Bull Team Principal, achieved remarkable success with eight drivers’ championships, six constructors’ titles, and 124 grand prix wins. However, due to key departures and the team’s underperformance this season, Horner has been replaced. The new Red Bull Team Principal is Laurent Mekies, who was previously with Racing Bulls, while Alan Permane will take over as Racing Bulls’ team principal, moving up from his racing director role. The decision to replace Horner has sparked discussions about the involvement of Max Verstappen and his…

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Red Bull announced today that team boss Christian Horner has been relieved of his duties after 20 years at the helm of the reigning constructors’ champions. Laurent Mekies is set to fill Horner’s shoes, leading to a overview of team principals on the F1 grid and how the role has evolved. In the early days, team bosses like Bruce McLaren and Frank Williams founded and led their teams to success for decades. Currently, team principals in F1 are responsible for the day-to-day operations of their teams. In the earlier days…

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Shane van Gisbergen secured his third career victory at the Chicago Street Course in 2025, making him the most successful foreign-born driver in NASCAR Cup Series history. Although NASCAR is predominantly American, the sport saw its first points-paying Cup race outside the US in Mexico City in 2025 since 1958. Daniel Suarez, the only foreign-born driver to win a national-level title in NASCAR, took the Xfinity Series championship in 2016. NASCAR is gradually becoming more international, evident in races like the 2022 Cup event at Watkins Glen with drivers from…

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After a challenging start to the 2025 season, Marco Bezzecchi claimed victory at the British Grand Prix despite starting from the 11th position, marking his first win in over 600 days since the 2023 Indian Grand Prix. In an honest discussion with Motorsport, Bezzecchi’s crew chief Francesco Venturato shares insights on the Italian rider’s gradual ascent up the MotoGP hierarchy. A video titled “At the beginning we were the underdog” features Bezzecchi’s Crew Chief discussing the path to becoming a MotoGP race winner. Additionally, photos from the German Grand Prix…

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The lawsuit between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR is scheduled for December 1st. Before that, there has been an ongoing legal battle among the parties. The teams were granted a preliminary injunction to keep their charters during the lawsuit, but this decision was recently overturned by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia. The courts ruled that the teams cannot benefit from parts of the 2025 Charter Agreement they agree with while suing NASCAR over parts they disagree with. Despite the teams requesting a rehearing with…

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Emil Frey Racing boss Jurg Flach suspects rival DTM teams are illegally heating tyres without permission, aiming to save energy and costs. After watching Thomas Preining win the Norisring round, Flach raised these suspicions due to Preining’s strong performance beating Emil Frey drivers. Flach noted a controversial element in the race, as some competitors seemed to lack cold tyres, raising questions about the fairness of the competition. Key to Preining’s victory was his exceptional outlap, which allowed him to surpass Aitken and Vermeulen with ease. Despite concerns, Manthey Porsche remains…

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Christian Horner expressed his shock at being sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss, following a 20-year tenure, with the decision made by the Austrian leadership on Tuesday night. Despite leading the team to multiple championship wins, including titles with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, Horner faced consequences for the recent decline in performance and key team member departures. He informed the factory staff of his departure in a speech broadcasted by Sky Sports, stating he will remain employed by the company in an unknown capacity. Laurent Mekies will replace…

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Incoming Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies expressed his respect for Christian Horner, acknowledging the ousted chief’s significant contributions in his inaugural interview in the new role. Mekies’ remarks came following the sudden dismissal of Horner after a 20-year tenure marked by numerous successes, including six constructors’ titles and eight drivers’ championships for Red Bull. Horner’s departure was reportedly influenced by a downturn in performance, internal management conflicts, and uncertainties surrounding star driver Max Verstappen’s future with the team. Mekies, who visited Silverstone for a 2025 car filming day,…

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In recent years, NASCAR has made significant expansions in its road course events, increasing the number from just two to six, with a possible seventh race on the horizon. While some drivers, like Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin, have expressed concerns over the abundance of road and street courses, NASCAR officials are still looking to add a new street race in San Diego to the schedule. Despite the growing popularity of road courses among fans, there are mixed opinions within the NASCAR community on whether there are too many of…

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Bernie Ecclestone criticized Christian Horner’s behavior following his firing from Red Bull Racing after a sexting scandal. Despite being cleared of sexual harassment claims, Horner’s alleged messages caused a media frenzy and embarrassment. Ecclestone expressed little sympathy for the woman involved and highlighted Red Bull’s concerns about power concentration under Horner in Milton Keynes. The power struggle within the company intensified after Red Bull’s co-founder, Dietrich Mateschitz’s passing in 2022, contributing to the muddle. Ecclestone believed that Horner’s desire to oversee all areas of the business ultimately led to his…

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