F1 Fans Are LOSING IT After Red Bull Drops Christian Horner After 20 Years. Here’s What They Say!

Laurent Mekies and Alan Permane have been promoted to the CEO and team principal positions at Red Bull.

By Meghna Rajpal Updated July 09, 2025 7:55 PM

In a shocking turn of events, six-time Formula 1 champions Red Bull have sacked the long-time team champion Christian Horner mid-season. He had joined the team back in 2005 and has driven the team towards eight World Drivers’ titles and six World Constructors’ titles during his 20-year tenure. He has been dropped with immediate effect amid ongoing criticism about Max Verstappen fading from the current championship. Laurent Mekies and Alan Permane have been promoted to the CEO and team principal positions.

Red Bull Drops Christian Horner

The surprising news comes amid a tumultuous year for Red Bull. Christian Horner joins Adrian Newey, Jonathan Wheatley, and Rob Marshall as the team’s most recent departures. Managing director of Red Bull, Oliver Mintzlaff, said, “We’d like to thank Christian for his exceptional work over the last 20 years. With his tireless commitment, experience, expertise and innovative thinking, he has been instrumental in establishing RBR as one of the most successful and attractive teams in F1.”

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— jay (@landoscrs) July 9, 2025

This news had caused a major wave among the Formula 1 fans as to what would happen next. Users have been continuously asking on social media what they think would happen next with Red Bull. One user commented, “There goes one Red Bull icon. Will Max be the next one to leave the team?” while another said, “Is this mean Max is going to Mercedes too!!!!????”

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— Mr.Opinion (@Allsport241) July 9, 2025

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The Red Bull team has been turbulent since the beginning of 2024. With Max Verstappen’s rumoured drop from Red Bull to Mercedes, this news has opened floodgates for all kinds of gossip.

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First Published: July 09, 2025 7:55 PM

Meghna Rajpal

Patriarchy's worst nightmare (with a cute smile). An introvert walking around with Bollywood Music in the background who will avoid meeting you in public. I write about pop culture, fashion, and everything controversial.