Prior to Wednesday, Horner had served as the only team principal Red Bull had ever had since it joined the grid in 2005, earning 124 victories, 107 pole positions, 287 podiums, eight drivers' world championships and six constructors' championships. Horner will be replaced by Laurent Mekies as CEO and team principal.

Max Verstappen Pays Emotional Tribute to Christian Horner After Red Bull Sacking originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen sent a message to now former boss Christian Horner upon the latter's firing from Red Bull Racing.

Huge news came out of Formula 1 on Wednesday as Red Bull Racing announced it had fired team principal Christian Horner after 20 years and 14 championships. Max Verstappen has become the best F1 driver in recent years, winning the last four drivers' titles, all with Horner in charge.