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• New horsepower for Horner, era for Red Bull
Former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner posted a video on social media of himself riding on horseback in the English countryside on the day of the Belgian Grand Prix....2025
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• F1 Sprint results: Max Verstappen delivers a win in Laurent Mekies’ Red Bull debut

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Max Verstappen caught Oscar Piastri on the opening lap and took the win in the F1 Sprint at the Belgian Grand Prix Oscar Piastri started in pole position for the F1 Sprint at the Belgian Grand Prix. But Formula 1’s king of sprints took the lead on the opening lap and held on to give his new Team Principal a victory in his debut. Piastri got off to a grea...2025
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• Verstappen pips Piastri in Belgian GP sprint
Max Verstappen kicked off Red Bull's post-Christian Horner era with an impressive sprint race victory....2025
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• Red Bull yet to address key Horner questions as new era begins
Key questions about Red Bull's new post-Christian Horner era remain unanswered as the team prepares for the Belgian Grand Prix....2025
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• Max Verstappen channels Kyle Shanahan ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Red Bull’s Max Verstappen met the media ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, and sounded a little like San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan We have made some NFL media comparisons for Max Verstappen before here at SB Nation. One such comparison was to Marshawn Lynch before Super Bowl XLIX, who famously answered every question during that Media Day wi...2025
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• Mekies to Red Bull could be 'useful' for Hadjar
Isack Hadjar reacted on Thursday to Laurent Mekies' promotion from Racing Bulls boss to Red Bull as replacement for Christian Horner by saying it could be "useful" for his own Formula 1 prospects....2025
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• Belgian Grand Prix 2025: F1 coverage from SB Nation

Photo by James Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Full coverage of the Belgian Grand Prix as the grid heads to Spa Formula 1 returns to action this week with the Belgian Grand Prix. However, one team will look a little different this weekend at Spa. In the wake of the British Grand Prix Red Bull made a massive change at the top. After 20 season the team parted with the only Team...2025
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• How does Oscar Piastri respond at the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Oscar Piastri’s bounce back from his penalty at Silverstone leads the F1 storylines at the Belgian Grand Prix Formula 1 has reached the midway point of the 2025 campaign. While two race weekends remain until the August summer shutdown 12 races are in the rear-view mirror, and 12 more remain. This week’s Belgian Grand Prix kicks off an F1 double-header, that...2025
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• F1 fans issue their verdict on Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the British Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the British Grand Prix was the talk of the paddock, until the Christian Horner news. But was the penalty too harsh? Before the thunderbolt that came on Wednesday, the news that Red Bull was parting with Christian Horner, the only Team Principal in their Formula 1 history, there was one dominant storyline in the paddock. Oscar Pias...2025
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• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Lewis Hamilton’s first British Grand Prix in Ferrari red among the storylines for this week Lando Norris’ emphatic week in Austria jolted the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship race. Now the grid head to historic Silverstone for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, and Norris is one of four drivers set to race at home. How those four ...2025
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• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Lewis Hamilton’s first British Grand Prix in Ferrari red among the storylines for this week Lando Norris’ emphatic week in Austria jolted the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship race. Now the grid head to historic Silverstone for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, and Norris is one of four drivers set to race at home. How those four ...2025
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• Lando Norris’ dominant Austrian Grand Prix win jolts F1 title race

Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images Recapping winners and losers from the Austrian Grand Prix While the entire Formula 1 grid heads to Silverstone this week for the British Grand Prix, there are still some hours remaining until we need to turn the page. That gives us just enough time to take a final look at the Austrian Grand Prix. As with the dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, once against McLa...2025
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• Red Bull protests George Russell’s victory at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix

George Russell took the checkered flag at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, but Red Bull is challenging that win The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix ended under Safety Car conditions, with George Russell leading Max Verstappen and the rest of the field to the checkered flag. But while the podium celebration has come and gone and the media pen has gone quiet, Red Bull is not done contesting this race. The ...2025
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• Max Verstappen admits ‘frustration’ following George Russell incident in Spanish Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images In a post on social media Max Verstappen concedes he made a ‘move that was not right’ in the Spanish Grand Prix A heated moment from Max Verstappen in the closing stages of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix led to the Red Bull driver receiving a ten-second penalty from race officials for causing a collision with George Russell. The penalty dropped Verstap...2025
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• Lando Norris rejoins the fight and more storylines for the F1 Spanish Grand Prix

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images McLaren driver Lando Norris’ win in the Monaco Grand Prix was the latest chapter in a fascinating title fight The final race of a Formula 1 triple-header beckons, as the grid heads to Barcelona’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the Spanish Grand Prix. And there are no shortage of storylines. From Lando Norris’ win in the Monaco Grand Prix, to a hom...2025
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• Red Bull’s protest at the Miami Grand Prix, explained

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Christian Horner and Red Bull believe Max Verstappen, and not George Russell, belongs on the podium at the Miami Grand Prix MIAMI, Florida — In the closing laps of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Red Bull instructed Max Verstappen, who was running fourth behind George Russell, to stay within five seconds of the Mercedes driver in case a potential penalty was handed...2025
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• Toto Wolff makes the ‘priority’ clear for Mercedes’ driver lineup

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images Speaking ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff addressed speculation over Max Verstappen The Formula 1 world has been dominated in recent weeks by speculation that Max Verstappen would make a shocking move to Mercedes, leaving Red Bull behind. Those rumors only picked up pace when Red Bull parted ways with Christian Horner following the ...2025
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• Max Verstappen’s future, Ferrari’s present, and more F1 mailbag questions answered

Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images Opening up the F1 mailbag before the Miami Grand Prix With the Formula 1 grid returning to the United States for this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, we thought it was a perfect time to open up the mailbag. However, with the timing lining up with the 2025 NFL Draft, some football questions crept in. So ... something for everyone! Let’s dive in. Thank you to ...2025
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"While Team Principal Christian Horner brushed aside those rumblings as paddock speculation, it seems that now that speculation has come true."

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"Sergio Pérez's Red Bull future looks increasingly in doubt beyond the end of this season after team principal Christian Horner said the driver is "old enough and wise enough to know what the situation is."

2023
"” Team Principal Christian Horner paid tribute to his driver in the team’s post-qualifying report."

2022
"Christian Horner described Red Bull's double retirement from the opening race of the 2022 Formula One season as the team's "worst nightmare" and revealed the issue on both cars was likely related to the fuel system."

2021
"Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the British Grand Prix stewards blamed Lewis Hamilton for what happened on lap one, but the incident divided opinion among the rest of the F1 paddock."

2020
"Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Mercedes is clearly favouring Lewis Hamilton over his teammate Valtteri Bottas this year."

2019
"Red Bull boss Christian Horner has called on Formula One to lay out its blueprint for the future of the sport after seeing it come under fire from race promoters on the eve of the 2019 season."

2018
"Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says it would be horrible to see the 2018 Formula One world championship decided on engine penalties, following the sport's move to three engines for the entire campaign."

2017
"Christian Horner says that the early races of 2017 have been good for the sport, even if Red Bull's not been involved."

2016
"“To be honest, I didn't get to a point where I asked Christian,” added Ricciardo, referring to the Red Bull team principal Christian Horner."

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• 10 biggest moments from the 2025 F1 season at the halfway point, ranked

Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images Looking back at the 10 best moments from a thrilling start to the 2025 F1 season We have reached the halfway point of the 2025 Formula 1 season. If the first 12 races are any indication, what awaits us on the track — and off — over the final 12 races could be a season for the ages. To mark the season’s halfway point, let’s pause and rank so...2025
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• Where does Max Verstappen drive next F1 season?

David Kirouac-Imagn Images Will Max Verstappen stay at Red Bull or move to Mercedes? Now is your chance to weigh in on F1’s hottest question The surprising dismissal of Christian Horner as Team Principal at Red Bull prompted the Formula 1 world press to pause on what was the biggest story in the sport. But only for a moment. Now that Red Bull has turned the page, and handed the baton to in...2025
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• Amid the Red Bull drama, what should Max Verstappen do for F1 2026? Our writers have their say

One question that has been constant in recent weeks is will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull before his contract ends in 2028 – and that isn’t likely to change after the sacking of Christian Horner as F1 team boss.Mercedes has made no secret of its ‘flirting’ with Verstappen while rumours also link the four-time F1 world champion to a reunion with Adrian Newey plus Honda over at Aston ...Keep reading...2025
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• Amid the Red Bull drama, what should Verstappen do for F1 2026? Our writers have their say

One question that has been constant in recent weeks is will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull before his contract ends in 2028 – and that isn’t likely to change after the sacking of Christian Horner as F1 team boss.Mercedes has made no secret of its ‘flirting’ with Verstappen while rumours also link the four-time F1 world champion to a reunion with Adrian Newey plus Honda over at Aston ...Keep reading...2025
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• The 3 key questions facing Red Bull F1 after the shocking Christian Horner move

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images After Christian Horner’s exit at Red Bull, what are the main questions facing the team and new boss Laurent Mekies As the dust settles from a dramatic day in Formula 1, it is time to look ahead. Christian Horner is out at Red Bull, having been sacked as Team Principal and forced to hand over “operational” control of the team after 20 years ...2025
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• Is Ferrari the future for Christian Horner?

Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images What’s next for Christian Horner? Rumors are nothing new in the Formula 1 world. The paddock is always filled with speculation over driver movement, key departures, and potential firings. This season’s Spanish Grand Prix was no different. In the buildup to that race, much of the speculation focused on Ferrari, and a potential change at th...2025
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• Why Red Bull dismissed Christian Horner, and what it might mean for Max Verstappen

Photo by Guenther Iby/SEPA.Media /Getty Images Christian Horner is out at Red Bull F1. What does that mean for Max Verstappen’s future with the team? The longest-tenured Team Principal on the Formula 1 grid has departed. After weeks of speculation over the future of Max Verstappen at Red Bull, it is Christian Horner who is departing the team. It was announced on Wednesday that Horner is le...2025
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• Christian Horner has his say as he faces an F1 fight on 2 fronts at the British Grand Prix

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images Max Verstappen’s future has been the talk of the British Grand Prix. Friday his boss had a chance to weigh in The major storyline heading into this weekend’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix? The contract status of none other than Max Verstappen. Fueled by several factors — George Russell and Kimi Antonelli remaining without contracts for next season at Mercede...2025
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• Max Verstappen channels Kyle Shanahan ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix
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• Toto Wolff makes the ‘priority’ clear for Mercedes’ driver lineup
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• What does Christian Horner's Red Bull exit mean for Max Verstappen's F1 future?

Red Bull's surprise dismissal of team boss and CEO Christian Horner looks set to have an impact on star driver Max Verstappen's F1 future, but it could actually be the result of it too.Rome wasn't built in one day, nor did the empire fall in one fell swoop either. It crumbled piece by piece, agitated by economic and social unrest, internal division, military decline and external pressure on ...Kee...2025
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• Why Verstappen's F1 future and Horner's Red Bull exit are inseparably linked

Red Bull's surprise dismissal of team boss and CEO Christian Horner looks set to have an impact on Max Verstappen's Formula 1 future, but it could actually be the result of it too.Rome wasn't built in one day, nor did the empire fall in one fell swoop either. It crumbled piece by piece, agitated by economic and social unrest, internal division, military decline and external pressure on its ...Keep...2025
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• The 3 key questions facing Red Bull F1 after the shocking Christian Horner move
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• Laurent Mekies ‘excited’ to be moving to Red Bull F1

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images After sacking Christian Horner, Red Bull confirmed that Laurent Mekies is moving into the Team Principal role Wednesday marked the dawn of a new era at Red Bull. The only Team Principal in the Formula 1 team’s history was let go with immediate effect, as Christian Horner was sacked after 20 seasons at the helm. The move comes after weeks of speculation o...2025
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• Max Verstappen channels Kyle Shanahan ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix
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• F1 fans issue their verdict on Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the British Grand Prix
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• Why Red Bull dismissed Christian Horner, and what it might mean for Max Verstappen
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• Sources: Sergio Pérez set to leave Red Bull
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• Horner: I won't stand in the way of Verstappen

Christian Horner said he would not stand in the way of Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull if he chooses to do so, but he remains confident the reigning champion will stay at the team beyond the end of this year....2024
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• Lewis Hamilton grabs pole and more winners and losers from qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Hamilton was one of the big winners from qualifying on Saturday at the Hungaroring In recent weeks, qualifying sessions have provided some thrills for Formula 1 fans. Saturday in Budapest was no different. Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix is in the books, and for just the second time this year a non-Red Bull car will be at the front of the grid. L...2023
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• Daniel Ricciardo calls returning to F1 with Red Bull the ‘fairytale’ ending
Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images With speculation mounting about a return to the grid, Ricciardo shared his dream scenario Every since Daniel Ricciardo joined Red Bull as a reserve driver for the 2023 Formula 1 season, speculation has grown about how — and with what team — Ricciardo could make a return to the grid. That speculation grew recently when AlphaTauri rookie Nyck de Vr...2023
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• Horner questions rivals amid Red Bull dominance

Red Bull have never started a Formula One season so well and are wondering what happened to rivals like Ferrari and Mercedes, team boss Christian Horner said on Sunday after five wins in five races....2023
• Sources: Verstappen's dad to skip Saudi GP

Max Verstappen's father Jos will not attend the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix following comments he made about under-fire Red Bull boss Christian Horner, sources have told ESPN....2024
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• Horner cleared of misconduct after investigation

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been cleared of misconduct following an investigation into accusations of inappropriate behaviour by a team employee....2024

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• F1 fans believe Max Verstappen will leave Red Bull for Mercedes

Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images Max Verstappen is headed to Mercedes, according to F1 fans Max Verstappen is headed to Mercedes. According to Formula 1 fans, that is. In the latest F1 installment of SB Nation Reacts, F1 fans were asked where Verstappen will drive next season: Red Bull or Mercedes. A majority of respondents, 59%, selected the Silver Arrows. Only 41% of those who respond...2025
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• Bernie Ecclestone labels Christian Horner “an idiot” for acting like "a 20-year-old” amid sexting scandal

Bernie Ecclestone counts Christian Horner as one of his closest confidantes in the Formula 1 paddock, but the billionaire didn’t mince his words when asked about his friend’s firing from Red Bull Racing.Horner was the sport’s longest-tenured team principal when he was unceremoniously sacked earlier this week after 20 years in the role. It followed a high-profile sexting scandal that ...Keep readin...2025
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• Former F1 owner Ecclestone reveals what he thinks was Horner’s downfall

Bernie Ecclestone counts Christian Horner as one of his closest confidantes in the Formula 1 paddock, but the billionaire didn’t mince his words when asked about his friend’s firing from Red Bull.Horner was the championship’s active longest-tenured team principal when he was unceremoniously sacked earlier this week after 20 years in the role. It followed a high-profile sexting scandal ...Keep read...2025
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• The Foggy Fate of Christian Horner

To call Horner's firing from Red Bull shocking would be an understatement and to call it straightforward may be dishonest....2025
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• A ‘tearful’ Christian Horner admits Red Bull exit a ‘shock’ in farewell speech to team

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner addressed the team after his shocking dismissal More reporting is emerging about the shocking news that Red Bull has parted ways with Team Principal Christian Horner, the only person to serve in that capacity with the Formula 1 team since its inception. After 20 years in that role, along with eight Driv...2025
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• Laurent Mekies ‘excited’ to be moving to Red Bull F1
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