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Christian Horner Exits Red Bull After £80 Million Settlement

9/23/2025

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Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull Racing follows a settlement around £80 million ($107 million), ending his 20-year tenure.
The move follows declining performance and conflicts with Helmut Marko and Jos Verstappen; Laurent Mekies becomes team principal.
Horner's contract, to run through 2030, was reduced to enable a Formula 1 return by mid-2026, amid gardening leave and Alpine links.

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Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull Racing follows a settlement around £80 million ($107 million), ending his 20-year tenure.
The move follows declining performance and conflicts with Helmut Marko and Jos Verstappen; Laurent Mekies becomes team principal.
Horner's contract, to run through 2030, was reduced to enable a Formula 1 return by mid-2026, amid gardening leave and Alpine links.