Christian Horner Fired as Red Bull F1 Team Principal After 20 Years

Christian Horner was unexpectedly sacked as Red Bull Racing team principal after 20 years, amid a challenging period for the team including internal tensions and recent losses, with Laurent Mekies appointed as his replacement. The decision follows a tumultuous 18 months for Horner, including allegations of misconduct and team struggles, but his leadership had previously led Red Bull to multiple championships, including a record-breaking 2023 season. The change in leadership may influence Max Verstappen's future with the team.