Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.

Toto Wolff has denied that his “teasing” of a move for Max Verstappen for the F1 2026 season contributed to Red Bull’s decision to sack Christian Horner. And he was quipped that he will be “really in the s**t” if Horner’s next move sees him join F1’s governing body, the FIA.

Laurent Mekies has taken over as CEO and team principal at Red Bull Racing from ousted Christian Horner, which has sparked rumours of turmoil and discontent withtin the team. The recently promoted team boss responds.

McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown insists he was “not surprised” by the sudden departure of arch rival Christian Horner at Red Bull. Horner, 51, was relieved of his duties as team principal and F1 CEO at Red Bull Racing after 20 years in the role. Laurent Mekies, formerly of sister team Racing Bulls, has taken over ahead of this week’s Belgian Grand Prix.

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has admitted that he was not surprised by Red Bull's decision to part ways with Christian Horner.

One of Christian Horner’s longtime family friends has launched a scathing attack on Red Bull over the way the team handled the Briton’s dismissal and how the news was communicated to him. As the days go by,

Laurent Mekies takes charge of Red Bull as its new team principal for a first F1 weekend since Christian Horner’s sacking. Max Verstappen has already held “multiple” talks with the Frenchman during “intense weeks”,