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Nigel Mansell’s Explosive Warning to Red Bull After Shock Christian Horner Exit

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
July 12, 2025
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Nigel Mansell’s Explosive Warning to Red Bull After Shock Christian Horner Exit

Former Formula 1 champion Nigel Mansell has issued a stern warning to Red Bull Racing following the unexpected departure of team principal Christian Horner. The racing world was left reeling this week after the shocking news of Horner’s exit, marking the end of his more than two-decade tenure with the prestigious team.

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the F1 community, Horner bid farewell to Red Bull, paving the way for Laurent Mekies to step into the role of team principal. This significant change makes Mekies just the second person ever to lead the Milton Keynes-based outfit, following in the footsteps of the esteemed Horner.

Mansell, who claimed the F1 world championship in 1992, expressed his concerns about the future of Red Bull in the wake of Horner’s departure. The racing legend emphasized the challenges that may lie ahead for the team, hinting at a potential struggle in the absence of Horner’s leadership.

Reflecting on the unexpected turn of events, Mansell revealed his surprise at the news, highlighting the seeming normalcy of his interactions with Horner just days before the announcement. “I think just like the racing fans, I didn’t know what Red Bull were doing so yeah it came as quite a shock and surprise,” Mansell shared in a statement.

The racing icon further commended Horner for his remarkable contributions to Red Bull over the past two decades, acknowledging the former team principal’s skill and dedication to the sport. Despite the uncertainties surrounding Horner’s exit, Mansell urged fans and observers to recognize the outstanding work that Horner has put into shaping the team’s success.

As the F1 community continues to grapple with the repercussions of Horner’s departure, all eyes are now on Red Bull Racing and the challenges that lie ahead under new leadership. With Mansell’s cautionary words serving as a reminder of the uphill battle that may await the team, the future of Red Bull in the fast-paced world of Formula 1 remains uncertain but ripe with potential for transformation.

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Nigel Mansell

Nigel Ernest James Mansell, CBE (born 8 August 1953) is a British former racing driver who won both the Formula One World Championship (1992) and the CART Indy Car World Series (1993). Mansell was the reigning F1 champion when he moved over to CART, becoming the first person to win the CART title in his debut season, and making him the only person to hold both the World Drivers’ Championship and the American open-wheel National Championship simultaneously. His career in Formula One spanned 15 seasons, with his final two full seasons of top-level racing being spent in the CART series. Mansell is the second most successful British Formula One driver of all time in terms of race wins with 31 victories, (behind Lewis Hamilton with 103 wins), and is seventh overall on the Formula One race winners list, behind Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna and Fernando Alonso. Current Season: 8 podium finishes, 3 race wins, 2 pole positions. Championship standings: 2nd place with 285 points. Best lap times: Sector records at 4 circuits. Career wins: 25 victories from 180 starts. Fastest lap awards: 12 career fastest laps. Team performance: Leading constructor’s championship.

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