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Exclusive: Former Formula One supremo on the sexting scandal, Red Bull factionalism and whether Horner could have avoided his demise
Laurent Mekies certainly has big shoes to fill as he prepares to take over from departing Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. The Brit, who has held the role since the team’s formation in 2005, was sacked by Red Bull on Thursday morning, sending a shockwave across the world of Formula One.
An F1 insider has revealed exactly what Red Bull's staff were thinking during Christian Horner's surprise departure speech at the team's HQ.
Horner was dismissed on Wednesday after 20 years at the constructor , having overseen the team's transformation from upstart on the grid to winner of six constructors' championships.
Horner was relieved of his duties as Red Bull F1 CEO on Wednesday in a shock announcement. The 51-year-old won six constructors’ and eight drivers’ titles with the team but fell out with sections of senior management towards the end of his tenure.