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Christian Horner was instrumental in securing a deal with Honda that turned Red Bull into an F1 force again.
Honda Racing president Koji Watanabe expressed gratitude to Christian Horner following his sudden departure from Red Bull, where Horner had been team principal for 20 years. Horner played a crucial role in securing Honda’s presence in F1 back in 2018, when McLaren ended their contract with the Japanese manufacturer. Red Bull’s switch to Honda power in 2019 brought success, with four drivers’ titles for Max Verstappen and two constructors’ championships. Despite the upcoming split between Honda and Red Bull, Watanabe emphasized the commitment to working closely with new team principal Laurent Mekies for the remainder of the season. Watanabe praised Horner’s collaboration and confirmed Honda’s dedication to supporting both Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri.
