Christian Horner was told he had three years to turn Red Bull around before being fired weeks later
Christian Horner's unexpected departure from Red Bull in 2025 surprised many, including himself. He had been tasked with turning the team around but was dismissed just weeks after being given a three-year timeline. Following his exit, Laurent Mekies took over as Red Bull prepared for a new era in engine development.
- ▪Christian Horner had been with Red Bull since 2005, overseeing multiple championships.
- ▪He was dismissed after tensions and performance issues within the team escalated.
- ▪Horner was reportedly given a settlement between £52m and £80m upon his departure.
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