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Red Bull made a shock announcement earlier this week with confirmation that Christian Horner would no longer carry out duties as team principal.
At the Milton Keynes factory earlier this week, Christian Horner bid an emotional farewell to the Red Bull staff, stating he will still be employed by the company but will no longer lead operationally. Laurent Mekies has been confirmed as his replacement after 18 months at Racing Bulls. Horner’s continued links with Red Bull raised questions about his future role within the team, but it was clarified that his services are no longer required as the team moves in a new direction. He has been put on paid leave due to having several years left on his contract, making his exit more complex given his previous success as team principal. Negotiations are expected to revolve around the terms of his exit, including potential demands he may put forward, until a solution is reached.
