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🏁 Christian Horner Sacked by Red Bull Racing After 20-Year Tenure

🕒 Updated: July 9, 2025

In a major shake-up on July 9, 2025, Red Bull Racing officially dismissed Christian Horner from his role as team principal and CEO—ending a remarkable two-decade leadership run :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

🔍 Who Is Taking Over?

Laurent Mekies, currently heading Racing Bulls, has been promoted to CEO of Red Bull Racing with immediate effect. Meanwhile, Alan Permane steps up to lead Racing Bulls :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

📉 Why Did Red Bull Make the Change?

• The team is currently sitting 4th in the Constructors’ standings, 288 points behind leaders McLaren :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
• Red Bull cited a recent decline in performance and internal disagreements over management.
• Despite being cleared of misconduct in early 2024, Horner’s influence and relationship with top stakeholders became strained :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

📈 Horner’s Legacy at a Glance

Under Horner’s leadership since 2005, Red Bull achieved:

• 8 Drivers’ Championships (including four with Max Verstappen)
• 6 Constructors’ Championships
• 124 race victories, 107 poles, 287 podiums :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

👀 What’s Next for Red Bull?

With Mekies now in charge, the focus shifts to reviving performance before the 2026 engine transition. They are also hoping to retain Max Verstappen amid growing speculation :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.