Laurent Mekies, the boss of sister team Racing Bulls, will replace Horner, who has been with the team since its inception in 2005 and led it to 124 wins and numerous championships.

Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull Racing has shocked the Formula 1 paddock with the aftereffects from the Brit's exit sending shockwaves in the sport.

Red Bull has pledged not give up on the Formula 1 title fight until it's mathematically impossible for Max Verstappen to win, even after Christian Horner was fired as team principal.