Horner details abrupt Red Bull dismissal in new interview

Christian Horner has described how he was removed as Team Principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing last July, after two decades of success with the team. In an interview with The Athletic, he said the decision came without warning and that he was called to London on the pretext of marketing discussions. He claims Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff, Helmut Marko and the head of HR presented him with a press release announcing his departure.

Horner said he only received an explanation when he pressed for one, being told the team had become "more Christian Horner Racing than Red Bull Racing". He also addressed speculation about a return to the sport, saying he would need a really exciting project to consider it. He has been linked with Alpine, Ferrari and BYD in recent months.

His memoir, Drive, was released in the UK last month, with a global release scheduled for early 2027.