Horner was relieved of his duties as Red Bull F1 CEO on Wednesday in a shock announcement. The 51-year-old won six constructors’ and eight drivers’ titles with the team but fell out with sections of senior management towards the end of his tenure.

Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has opened up after his sudden exit. Horner served the team for 20 years from 2005 but was let go with immediate effect on Wednesday. News about Horner's Red Bull departure sent shockwaves across the F1 community,

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Christian Horner, along with McLaren CEO Zak Brown and Aston Martin Team Principal Andy Cowell, addressed the media during the FIA Press Conference on Friday at Silverstone. Verstappen’s future was the major focus during the session. Horner kicked off his remarks by noting that there will always be “speculation and noise” in Formula 1.

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