ChristianHorner sacked by RedBull as team principal. The LaurentMekies is installed in a climate of scandal and underachievement. Learn more about net worth and the future.
Christian Horner was head of RedBull Racing since 2005 and has won 8 driver titles and 6 constructor titles. And he was exonerated in 2024 of misconduct. Such pressure continued to mount after several scandals. This mid‑season sudden firing as RedBull fall to fourth in the constructors’ standings.
Why Christian Horner was Fired:
Christian Horner sacked by RedBull on 9th July 2025 after 20‑year reign. Laurent Mekies goes Racing Bulls to CEO of RedBull Racing. Alan Permane leads Racing Bulls. RedBull thanked Horner for his efforts and indicated he’ll always be part of the team’s history.
On X, fans erupted with excitement: “Christian Horner FIRED?! WHAT!!!!”. MaxVerstappen’s team said it had been notified and was concentrating on performance. “The much-loved and highly respected Matt Roberts, poached from the BBC, interviews here for BT Sport talking Moto GP as the rhythm-bike series returned from its summer break, while Focus’s analysis centre-pointed on the news that Christian Horner had no reason and sounded sad about this decision,” commented analyst Martin Brundle.
💰 Net Worth & Personal Life:
Christian Horner net worth is around $50 million.
He’s been married to Geri Halliwell, the former Spice Girl, since 2015.
Horner transformed RedBull into one of the most successful teams in F1. Now the woes and Mekies in charge. The switch could prevent MaxVerstappen from leaving the team due to uncertainty.
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