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Verstappen on Horner exit and Red Bull F1 future: "All that matters is a fast car"

Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.

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Here's everything our writers are excited to see at the F1 Belgian GP

Formula 1 has just enjoyed its longest break between races since the season started in 2025 – an entire two weekends without racing – but so much has happened after the paddock packed up and went home from Silverstone.

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What our writers are looking forward to at the F1 Belgian GP

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Why new Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies is “up there with the best”

Incoming Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane believes his Formula 1 squad's parent team Red Bull is in good hands with Laurent Mekies.

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The qualities that put new Red Bull F1 team boss Mekies "up there with the best"

Incoming Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane believes his Formula 1 squad's parent team Red Bull is in good hands with Laurent Mekies.

Autosport

New Racing Bulls F1 team boss ‘shocked’ after ‘amazing’ promotion

Alan Permane is the team principal of Red Bull sister’s team after Laurent Mekies replaced Christian Horner

The Independent UK

Can Red Bull Stay on Top Without Christian Horner at This Weekend's Belgian Grand Prix?

Can Red Bull stay competitive without Christian Horner? With title hopes fading, Spa may decide the team's future and Verstappen's next move.

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New Racing Bulls boss Permane ‘shocked and proud’ as he takes up challenge

The surprise ousting of Christian Horner after 20 years at the Red Bull helm has also had knock-on effect within the wider Red Bull family.

Autosport

Alan Permane on leading Racing Bulls: “Some shock, some pride” but “relishing the challenge”

The surprise ousting of Christian Horner after 20 years at the Red Bull helm has also had knock-on effect within the wider Red Bull family. With Laurent Mekies named as Horner's replacement, Red Bull's management turned to Racing Bulls racing director and paddock veteran Alan Permane to fill the role…

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Geri Halliwell faces £1 million book company debt after husband Christian is sacked from Red Bull

The former Spice Girl’s publishing firm, Falcon Queen Productions, has seen its debts spiral

Evening Standard

Is Red Bull axing Horner now a good idea? Our writers have their say

On Wednesday, Red Bull made the decision to part ways with its Formula 1 team principal of more than 20 years, Christian Horner, replacing him with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies.

Autosport

Is Red Bull right to axe Christian Horner now? Our writers have their say

On Wednesday, Red Bull made the decision to part ways with its Formula 1 team principal of more than 20 years, Christian Horner, replacing him with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies.

Motorsport

The biggest challenges Red Bull faces after sacking Horner

With Christian Horner sacked, Red Bull closes a chapter spanning all the highs and lows of the team’s history - one that includes two dominant eras, first with Sebastian Vettel and later with Max Verstappen, but it the recent downturn too.

Autosport

The biggest challenges Red Bull faces after sacking Christian Horner

With Christian Horner sacked from his team principal position, Red Bull closes a chapter spanning all the highs and lows of the team’s history – one that includes two dominant eras, first with Sebastian Vettel and later with Max Verstappen, but it the recent downturn too.

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Laurent Mekies admits it feels "unreal" to see Red Bull F1 team without Christian Horner

Incoming Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies has paid tribute to the ousted Christian Horner in his first interview in the new role.

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Mekies: "Unreal" to see Red Bull F1 team without Horner

Incoming Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies has paid tribute to the ousted Christian Horner in his first interview in the new role.

Autosport

Mekies' key job list as Red Bull F1's heir to Horner

Laurent Mekies has big shoes to fill as Christian Horner's successor as Red Bull Formula 1 chief, after the former Racing Bulls, Ferrari and FIA man was confirmed in the role on Wednesday.

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Everything Laurent Mekies must do as Christian Horner’s Red Bull successor

Laurent Mekies has big shoes to fill as Christian Horner's successor as Red Bull Formula 1 chief, after the former Racing Bulls, Ferrari and FIA man was confirmed in the role on Wednesday.

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How Christian Horner’s Red Bull exit mirrored his F1 arrival and why he will be missed

From day one at Red Bull Christian Horner was fully aware of the ruthlessness in F1. So perhaps Wednesday’s announcement that he was being “released from his operational duties” shouldn’t have come as such a bolt from the blue.

Autosport

Why F1 will miss Horner after his Red Bull exit had hallmarks of his arrival 20 years ago

Sports Illustrated

Christian Horner’s Exit Signals a Full Reboot Is in Effect at Red Bull Racing

Amid growing rumors surrounding the future of Max Verstappen, the team opted to oust its team principal of two decades, telegraphing a major sea change ahead.

Motorsport

Christian Horner admits Red Bull exit "came as a shock" in farewell speech to staff

Christian Horner says his sacking as Red Bull F1 team boss "came as a shock" in his first public comment since the news broke on Wednesday morning.

Autosport

Horner says Red Bull sacking "came as a shock" in goodbye speech to staff

Christian Horner says his sacking as Red Bull F1 team boss "came as a shock" in his first public comment since the news broke on Wednesday morning.

The Independent UK

Christian Horner tearful as he announced his Red Bull sacking to staff

The 51-year-old was effectively sacked from his role by the British-based Formula One team’s parent company.

The Independent UK

Christian Horner breaks silence on Red Bull exit after ‘special F1 journey’

ANALYSIS: Horner endured an 18-month stand-off with some of Red Bull’s most powerful figures before the longest-serving reign as F1 team boss ended on Wednesday after a glittering run of titles

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