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Liam Lawson has spoken, briefly, to Christian Horner following the latter’s sacking by Red Bull.
Liam Lawson acknowledged that he briefly exchanged messages with Christian Horner after Horner was sacked by Red Bull. Horner was dismissed as team principal and CEO of Red Bull days after the British GP, with Lawson’s Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies taking over. Lawson began the season as one of Horner’s Red Bull drivers but was later moved back to Racing Bulls after two races. Lawson expressed surprise at Horner’s exit but stated it didn’t affect his goals, despite the unexpected changes in Formula 1. While Lawson confirmed a brief communication with Horner, he emphasized their professional relationship amid the situation and the quick turnaround of race weekends.
