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“To see his progression, it was remarkable what he did with the team. To run an organisation that big and that well takes heart and skill, that’s what he brought to the team.”
Lewis Hamilton reflected on Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull, mentioning that they didn’t quite connect when they first met, but he acknowledged Horner’s significant impact on Formula 1. Horner stepped down during the break between the British and Belgian Grands Prix after a long stint with Red Bull since 2005. He led the team to multiple championships with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, establishing himself as a successful team principal in F1. However, recent controversies and a decline in performance overshadowed Horner’s tenure, sparking his exit amidst criticism. Hamilton, a longtime rival of Red Bull, shared his respect for Horner’s achievements and wished him well in the future.
