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Christian Horner Ousted! Brundle “Shocked” as Red Bull Racing Shakeup Rocks Formula 1

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
July 9, 2025
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Christian Horner Ousted! Brundle “Shocked” as Red Bull Racing Shakeup Rocks Formula 1

IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 16: Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing arrives in the Paddock prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari on May 16, 2025 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505160082 // Usage for editorial use only //

Christian Horner, the long-identified architect of Red Bull Racing, has unexpectedly lost his dual title as CEO and team principal, a development that has caught the entire paddock off guard. Even former driver and Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle admitted he felt “quite sad” witnessing such a swift turn.

Horner, now 51, had steered the squad for twenty years, guiding it to 124 race wins, eight drivers titles, and six constructors crowns. Yet overnight his tenure ended, with Laurent Mekies assuming both his old post and the CEO title, while Alan Permane slides into Mekies slot.

Curiously, mounting speculation had hinted at internal tensions within the organisation and across the broader Formula 1 paddock. Brundle observed that, despite their friendship and Horner’s wizardry in transforming Stewart-Jaguar into the Milton Keynes powerhouse, subtle signs of discord were unmistakable.

Chris Horner’s departure appears closely tied to a string of disappointing results that left Red Bull Racing sitting fourth in the 2025 constructors’ championship. On top of that, talk of star driver Max Verstappen moving to Mercedes-especially given clauses in his contract-created a sense of instability and heightened pressure inside the organization. The quest to find a second driver capable of keeping pace with Verstappen has also proved more difficult than anticipated.

Adding to the uncertainty, claims of inappropriate conduct toward a female team member surfaced in early 2024. Though an internal inquiry by Red Bull GmbH ultimately cleared Horner, the episode likely dulled his authority and damaged team morale.

Now that the unexpected change has been announced, observers across Formula 1 are speculating about Red Bull’s direction and whether new leadership can recapture the championship-winning form of previous seasons. Time-and the outcomes of the forthcoming races-will reveal whether this bold shake-up reinvigorates the team or further complicates its fight at the front.

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