Christian Horner Dismissed as Red Bull Racing CEO
In a surprising move, Christian Horner was dismissed from his role as CEO and team principal of Red Bull Racing on Wednesday. Horner’s tenure spanned two decades, during which he guided the team to multiple Constructors’ Championships and played a pivotal role in its development.
Details surrounding the dismissal remain sparse, leading to speculation about the motivations behind the decision and potential career paths for Horner. Two teams prominently linked to him are Alpine and Ferrari, both of which currently have leadership vacancies.
Alpine has been without a team principal since Oliver Oakes resigned in May. Flavio Briatore, a close associate of Horner, has assumed interim duties while Steve Nielsen takes on the role of managing director.
At Ferrari, Fred Vasseur’s position has also been questioned, but he and team drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have firmly dismissed any rumors regarding a leadership change.
Experts discussing Horner’s next steps suggest that an Alpine deal seems more plausible, given the existing personal connections. Will Buxton noted on a recent podcast that if Horner were to replace Vasseur at Ferrari, it might jeopardize Hamilton’s commitment to the team.
"Hamilton moved to Ferrari primarily to reunite with Vasseur, who he trusts," Buxton remarked. "If Horner replaced him, it could significantly impact Hamilton’s future with the Scuderia."
As the motorsport community awaits Horner’s next move, the ramifications of this high-profile dismissal continue to unfold.
