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Bernie Ecclestone shares verdict on Christian Horner’s Red Bull downfall.
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone criticized Christian Horner, calling him an “idiot” for the scandal that led to his dismissal as Red Bull team principal after 20 years.
Horner’s departure came after a period of declining performance for Red Bull and was also related to previous allegations of misconduct towards a female employee, which Horner denied.
Ecclestone expressed disappointment in Horner’s actions and indicated that there had been internal power struggles within Red Bull leading up to his dismissal.
Ecclestone suggested that Horner may have overstepped his boundaries and failed to manage the team effectively, which ultimately led to his downfall.
Overall, Ecclestone reflected on the challenges Horner faced in transitioning from a successful period to a more tumultuous time in his F1 career.
