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What axed Red Bull chief Christian Horner did on first race weekend without F1
Christian Horner, after a 20-year tenure at Red Bull, spent his first F1 weekend at home while Max Verstappen raced at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Red Bull surprised many by replacing Horner with Laurent Mekies between Silverstone and Spa due to performance concerns and Mercedes’ interest in Verstappen.
Horner, absent from the F1 paddock for the first time since 2005, shared his weekend activities on social media, opting for horseback riding in England instead of watching the Spa race.
In a humorous Instagram post, Horner quipped about “different horse power” for the race day.
Horner’s love for horses stems from shared passion with wife Geri Halliwell, competing professionally with their horses named after the Spice Girl’s solo hits.
Their Oxfordshire mansion boasts a 14-horse stable, providing the couple with a calming escape from the F1 frenzy.
