Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 boss – one year on from personal scandal
Christian Horner sensationally sacked as Red Bull F1 boss after 20 years
- Christian Horner has been dismissed as the team principal of Red Bull's Formula One team.
- Horner had led the team since its inception in 2005, guiding them to six constructors' titles and eight drivers' crowns.
- His sacking follows a personal scandal last year involving allegations of inappropriate behaviour with a female colleague. He was cleared of wrongdoing after internal investigations and an appeal.
- Laurent Mekies, previously from sister team Racing Bulls, has been named as his replacement as CEO of Red Bull Racing.
- Red Bull's CEO of Corporate Projects and Investments, Oliver Mintzlaff, issued a statement thanking Horner for his "exceptional work" over two decades.