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Red Bull’s Helmut Marko sheds light on Christian Horner’s shock sacking.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko explained that Christian Horner’s dismissal was largely due to a decrease in performance, with Horner being removed from his roles as team principal and CEO three days after the British Grand Prix.
The reasons for Horner’s removal were not officially disclosed, although it came amidst uncertainties surrounding star driver Max Verstappen’s future and key staff departures at Red Bull.
Marko confirmed that Horner’s sacking was influenced by various factors but was primarily driven by the team’s performance not meeting expectations.
Following Horner’s departure, Laurent Mekies from Racing Bulls was promoted to take over his position, with Marko emphasizing Mekies’ strong technical knowledge and experience as key factors in his selection.
Mekies’ main focus will be on racing, with separate departments handling marketing, RB17 project, and Powertrains, allowing him to concentrate fully on achieving racing success for Red Bull.
