F1 team Red Bull sack Horner

Christian Horner has today been sensationally sacked by Red Bull with immediate effect after 20 years as team principal of the Formula 1 team with Laurent Mekies from the Racing Bulls team, being appointed as the new CEO.

Horner, who was in charge of Red Bull since 2005, led them to six Constructors and eight Drivers' Championships.

Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff said: "We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional work over the last 20 years, with his tireless commitment, experience, expertise and innovative thinking, he has been instrumental in establishing Red Bull Racing as one of the most successful and attractive teams in Formula 1.”

The controversial Horner has faced a turbulent last 18 months on and off the track with pressure mounting on him over that time.

Allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him in February 2024 by a female colleague were dismissed following an appeal last summer. Horner continually denied the accusations throughout.

Red Bull has seen several high-profile figures leave over that time, including designer Adrian Newey to Aston Martin and sporting director Jonathan Wheatley to Sauber.