Christian Horner has been dismissed from his role as team principal and chief executive of Red Bull Racing, effective immediately. His replacement is Laurent Mekies from the sister team, Racing Bulls. The decision was announced in a statement from Red Bull's parent company, occurring 17 months after Horner was cleared of inappropriate behavior accusations. Oliver Mintzlaff praised Horner for his two decades of exceptional work, during which Red Bull achieved eight drivers' and six constructors' championships. Tensions between Horner and Red Bull GMBH have contributed to his departure.
Christian Horner has been removed from his position as team principal and chief executive of Red Bull Racing, effective immediately, and Laurent Mekies has been appointed as his replacement.
Ben Mintzlaff expressed gratitude for Horner’s 20 years of work, highlighting his commitment, experience, expertise, and innovative thinking as key in establishing Red Bull as a leading Formula 1 team.
The decision to let Horner go follows a period of turbulence and a power struggle between him and Red Bull GMBH, coming shortly after he was cleared of accusations against him.
Under Christian Horner's leadership since the team's formation in 2005, Red Bull Racing has secured eight drivers' championships and six constructors' championships, marking its status as a successful team within Formula 1.
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