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Alex Albon worked with Christian Horner at Red Bull for two-and-a-half years.
Alex Albon believes that much of Red Bull’s success in Formula 1 can be attributed to Christian Horner’s talent in selecting the right individuals for the team. Horner was removed as team principal and CEO on July 9th, marking the first race in Red Bull’s history this weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix where he is not at the helm. During his time at Red Bull from mid-2019 to the end of 2020, Albon was under Horner’s guidance before moving on to a race seat at Williams. Albon, one of seven current drivers with ties to Red Bull, credits Horner’s ability to assemble a talented team as instrumental in achieving the team’s impressive track record of 124 wins and 14 world championships. Despite Albon being surprised by Horner’s dismissal, he acknowledges Horner’s significant impact on his career and the team’s legacy, emphasizing Horner’s skill in nurturing a cohesive team which contributed to Red Bull’s success.
