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Red Bull Racing’s Shocking Move: Helmut Marko Reveals Explosive Reason for Christian Horner’s Dismissal

David Castro by David Castro
July 27, 2025
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Red Bull Racing’s Shocking Move: Helmut Marko Reveals Explosive Reason for Christian Horner’s Dismissal

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 22: Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 22, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505222256 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Racing’s Earth-Shattering Decision: Shockwaves as Christian Horner Gets the Axe!

In a move that has rocked the F1 world to its core, Red Bull Racing has sent shockwaves through the sport by sacking team principal Christian Horner. After a glorious 20-year reign that saw four consecutive drivers’ titles for Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, the all-conquering Horner has been abruptly shown the door.

The once-dominant Red Bull team started to see cracks in their armor in 2024, with McLaren making significant strides towards closing the gap to Verstappen at the front of the grid. Fast forward to 2025, and Red Bull’s dominance has completely crumbled, with Verstappen trailing a massive 68 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri and languishing in third place in the current standings.

The team’s decline is evident in the constructors’ standings as well, with Red Bull a staggering 293 points behind McLaren, the runaway leaders. Key departures like design guru Adrian Newey have further weakened the Milton Keynes outfit, pushing them towards the back of the pack.

According to Dr. Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s long-term senior advisor, Horner’s dismissal was inevitable given the team’s struggles. Drawing a parallel to football, Marko emphasized that when things aren’t working, a change at the top is necessary. Red Bull wasted no time in appointing Laurent Mekies from Racing Bulls as Horner’s replacement, with the transition set to kick off at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Marko expressed optimism about the change, highlighting Mekies’ people skills and racing-focused approach. However, he made it clear that Mekies will not wield the same level of control that Horner enjoyed, with a more narrow focus on the racing aspects and less involvement in other areas.

As the F1 world braces for this seismic shift at Red Bull Racing, all eyes will be on Mekies to see if he can steer the team back to its former glory. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds on and off the track in the high-octane world of Formula 1!

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