Christian Horner leaves Red Bull Racing: A legacy comes to an end!

Christian Horner leaves Red Bull Racing: A legacy comes to an end!

Milton Keynes, England - Christian Horner ends his work as team leader at Red Bull Racing after 20 years. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Horner said goodbye to the workforce in Milton Keynes. He expressed that the release was surprising for him and that despite his withdrawal, he would continue to stay in the company, but will no longer be operational in daily business. Laurent Mekies was appointed as the new CEO by Red Bull Racing, while two close confidants from Horner, Paul Smith (Head of Communication) and Oliver Hughes (Head of Marketing), are also left. Horner looked back on the development of the team, which developed from a “party group” into one of the best teams in Formula 1 history.

Under Horner's management, Red Bull Racing won a total of eight world championships and six designer titles. Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO Corporate Projects and Investments, thanked Horner for his outstanding work and praised his commitment and innovative thinking. Alan Permane is promoted to team Principal of the sister team Racing Bulls and plans to continue the successful work of Mekies and Peter Bayer, the CEO of Racing Bulls.

The new way for Red Bull Racing

The decision to give Horner with immediate effect from his duties as a team boss was confirmed by Red Bull on the same day, on which Mekies took the lead. Horner reflected on his time at Red Bull and the intensive competition, which he led in particular with Mercedes. The farewell of Horner marks a significant change within the team, which has been significantly shaped since its foundation in Formula 1 2005.

Formula 1 as the music of motorsport has a long and fascinating story that started in 1950 when the FIA ​​launched the first season. A large number of teams and drivers competed this season, including Guiseppe Farina, who won the first race in Silverstone and thus became the first Formula 1 world champion. The development of sport over the decades, from the initial races to today's highly complex competitions, shows the dynamics and change in motorsport.

Horner's resignation is carefully followed by both fans and former rivals, since Red Bull Racing is in a key phase. The coming months will show how the team will develop under the new leadership of Mekies in order to claim the competitive position that Horner has built. In the past, Red Bull Racing has not only impressed by victories, but also by innovations in the motorsport area.

The future remains exciting for both Horner and Red Bull Racing. The long -term cooperation will end, but Horner's lasting commitment to the company could offer new perspectives. In any case, motorsport will continue to be shaped by the developments in the team and the decisions of its managers.

For more details on Horner's departure and the changes in the team, read [Laola1] (https://www.laola1.at/de/Red/motorsport/Formel-1/news/doch-kein-abschied --christian-horner-bletdet-zu-wort/), formula 1 and Sport1.