- Christian Horner was relieved of his duties as Red Bull F1 CEO and team principal in July after 20 years, with Helmut Marko confirming under-performance as the reason.
- Horner led Red Bull to six constructors’ and eight drivers’ titles, but the team was in fourth place in the constructors’ standings at the time of his departure.
- Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone stated that Horner could return to the sport, but only if he is able to own a stake in a team, a condition he never achieved at Red Bull.
- Ecclestone described Horner's dismissal as 'ruthless' but acknowledged Red Bull felt they had no choice.
- Horner has been replaced by Laurent Mekies, and McLaren boss Zak Brown anticipates improved relations between the teams under Mekies' leadership.
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