Christian Horner was let go as Red Bull Racing's team principal earlier this month after a 20-year reign in the role, leaving the 51-year-old "hurt and betrayed" by the decision

Christian Horner's firing from Red Bull is unlikely to result in a discernible change in on-track success in the short-term

McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown insists he was “not surprised” by the sudden departure of arch rival Christian Horner at Red Bull. Horner, 51, was relieved of his duties as team principal and F1 CEO at Red Bull Racing after 20 years in the role. Laurent Mekies, formerly of sister team Racing Bulls, has taken over ahead of this week’s Belgian Grand Prix.