Karun Chandhok: ‘Horner sacked for creating one-car team’
Christian Horner’s Red Bull team developed an F1 car that only Max Verstappen can race successfully and now he’s had to carry the can, says Karun Chandhok
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With the sudden departure of Horner, Red Bull faces a pivotal crossroads as it navigates the future of its Formula 1 team and leadership
Christian Horner’s dismissal well and truly marks the end of a wildly successful era for Red Bull. Mark Hughes examines how the team started to crumble
Laurent Mekies steps into the spotlight as the new Red Bull F1 team boss, succeeding Christian Horner and bringing a fresh chapter to the squad
From Sebastian Vettel to sexting: the rise and fall of F1’s greatest pantomime villain
Christian Horner has been released from his position as Red Bull F1 team principal and will be replaced by Racing Bulls’ Laurent Mekies
Allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner were dismissed twice, but heralded a series of big-name departures from the team, and ultimately his sacking
Christian Horner hoped he would end up racing in Formula 1; fell into the team manager role; and became one of the most successful bosses in the series’ history. Here’s his story, from early days of racing in Formula Renault to managing Red Bull to multiple F1 title triumphs – and his exit after a controversial final season
Christian Horner’s dismissal as Red Bull’s team principal follows a race to the exit by high-ranking staff, including Adrian Newey. Can it regroup?
Christian Horner’s Red Bull team developed an F1 car that only Max Verstappen can race successfully and now he’s had to carry the can, says Karun Chandhok
With the sudden departure of Horner, Red Bull faces a pivotal crossroads as it navigates the future of its Formula 1 team and leadership
Christian Horner’s dismissal well and truly marks the end of a wildly successful era for Red Bull. Mark Hughes examines how the team started to crumble
Laurent Mekies steps into the spotlight as the new Red Bull F1 team boss, succeeding Christian Horner and bringing a fresh chapter to the squad
From Sebastian Vettel to sexting: the rise and fall of F1’s greatest pantomime villain
Christian Horner has been released from his position as Red Bull F1 team principal and will be replaced by Racing Bulls’ Laurent Mekies
Allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner were dismissed twice, but heralded a series of big-name departures from the team, and ultimately his sacking
Christian Horner hoped he would end up racing in Formula 1; fell into the team manager role; and became one of the most successful bosses in the series’ history. Here’s his story, from early days of racing in Formula Renault to managing Red Bull to multiple F1 title triumphs – and his exit after a controversial final season
Christian Horner’s dismissal as Red Bull’s team principal follows a race to the exit by high-ranking staff, including Adrian Newey. Can it regroup?
Christian Horner’s dismissal well and truly marks the end of a wildly successful era for Red Bull. Mark Hughes examines how the team started to crumble
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Christian Horner’s Red Bull team developed an F1 car that only Max Verstappen can race successfully and now he’s had to carry the can, says Karun Chandhok
With the sudden departure of Horner, Red Bull faces a pivotal crossroads as it navigates the future of its Formula 1 team and leadership
Laurent Mekies steps into the spotlight as the new Red Bull F1 team boss, succeeding Christian Horner and bringing a fresh chapter to the squad
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