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Bernie Ecclestone delivers verdict on Christian Horner axe: ‘It’s like he’s murdered somebody’
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone expressed his shock at Christian Horner’s sudden departure from his position as team principal of Red Bull Racing. Ecclestone and Horner have been longtime allies and friends, leading to speculation that Horner could succeed Ecclestone before Liberty Media’s takeover in 2017. Ecclestone revealed that he had spoken to Horner just a day before the announcement, and there was no indication of an impending exit. The swift action by the Red Bull board in removing Horner from his roles, including CEO, highlighted the speed of the decision. Ecclestone mentioned his surprise at the immediacy of Horner’s dismissal, questioning the seriousness of the situation that led to it. He was puzzled by the abruptness of the departure, suggesting that it implied a significant issue had occurred, and wondered about the reasons behind such immediate action.
