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Red Bull caused a stir on Wednesday morning with confirmation that it had parted ways with team principal Christian Horner.
Red Bull expressed gratitude to Christian Horner after his surprising departure from the F1 team. The announcement came on Wednesday morning, revealing that Horner had left his position as team principal. Laurent Mekies, the boss of Racing Bulls, has taken over the role immediately, following Horner’s 20-year tenure. During Horner’s leadership, Red Bull achieved impressive results, including eight drivers’ championships, six constructors’ championships, 124 wins, 107 pole positions, and 287 podium finishes. Red Bull CEO of Corporate Projects and Investments, Oliver Mintzlaff, praised Horner’s contributions, emphasizing his role in establishing Red Bull Racing as a top team in Formula 1. Alan Permane has been appointed as the new team principal at Racing Bulls as part of the restructuring.
