Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal; the team have not publicly provided a reason for his dismissal; Horner is also understood to be unaware of the specific ... “Red Bull has released Christian Horner from his operational duties with effect from today (Wednesday 9 July 2025) and has appointed Laurent Mekies as CEO of Red Bull Racing,” said a Red Bull spokesperson. “After 20 years with the Team, Christian Horner departs Oracle Red Bull Racing as Team Principal and CEO,” the statement read. “We thank him for his tireless and exceptional work. Christian Edward Johnston Horner (born 16 November 1973) is a British motorsport executive and former racing driver. From 2005 to 2025, Horner served as team principal and CEO of Red Bull in Formula One, winning six World Constructors' Championship titles between 2010 and 2023.
