Is Red Bull axing Horner now a good idea? Our writers have their say

On Wednesday, Red Bull officially parted ways with team principal Christian Horner after over 20 years, replacing him with Laurent Mekies of Racing Bulls. This decision comes amid Red Bull’s ongoing struggles in Formula 1, with Max Verstappen now likely out of contention for the 2025 title and exploring other options for his future.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Red Bull decided to let go of their team leader, Christian Horner, after 20 years because the team’s performance in racing wasn’t going well, and they are now bringing in a new boss named Laurent Mekies.

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