Christian Horner’s sacking was ‘primarily’ down to performance, says Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko
In early July, Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull after serving as team principal and CEO for over 20 years.
While rumours and tensions had circulated since early 2024, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has now said that Horner’s dismissal was “the result of various factors.”
‘The decision came as a shock’: Christian Horner’s shock exit marks end of an era at Red Bull
On Wednesday, July 9, Red Bull announced the immediate dismissal of CEO and team principal Christian Horner.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down the sudden departure, its implications, and Horner’s emotional farewell.
How Christian Horner’s sacking could reshape the F1 grid
Christian Horner has been sacked. In the wake of Red Bull’s public unravelling, it feels inevitable - and potentially seismic for the rest of the Formula 1 grid.
After 20 years in charge, Horner’s departure from Red Bull Racing marks the end of the most successful team principal tenure in modern F1 history.
Eight Drivers’ titles, six Constructors’ crowns, and a reputation for fierce competitiveness - all wiped away in a short, brutal statement confirming his immediate exit.
But this isn’t just about Horner. This is about what happens next.
Who is Christian Horner? A look at Red Bull’s team principal
Sports News Blitz delves into the background of the man at the helm of Red Bull Racing - who also happens to be hitched to Ginger Spice.