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Red Bull made a major decision earlier this year when it opted to part ways with team boss Christian Horner.
Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff explained the decision to part ways with Christian Horner earlier this year.
Horner led the team since its founding in 2005, guiding them to several world championships with Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel.
Amid a rough patch in performance following the British Grand Prix, Horner was replaced by Laurent Mekies.
Mintzlaff emphasized the necessity of change during a downturn in results.
While acknowledging Horner’s past successes, Mintzlaff stressed the importance of not relying solely on history for future achievements.
The decision to make a change was not taken lightly, but was viewed as crucial for the team’s progress.
