Christian Horner responds to Red Bull firing
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Bernie Ecclestone acknowledged the tremendous success Christian Horner achieved with Red Bull, noting that the two share a long-standing friendship that dates back to well before their time in Formula 1.
Red Bull sit fourth in the constructor standings in 2025, way off the pace set by leaders McLaren, while four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen is third among the drivers
MILTON KEYNES, England — Red Bull’s Formula 1 team is changing team directors for the first time since it was founded 20 years ago, after Christian Horner's sacking sent shockwaves through the sport on Wednesday. But his replacement Laurent Mekies could be the calm presence the team needs amid what promises to be an intense period of scrutiny.