From aspiring F1 driver to axed Red Bull chief
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MILTON KEYNES, England — Red Bull’s Formula 1 team is changing team directors for the first time since it was founded 20 years ago, after Christian Horner's sacking sent shockwaves through the sport on Wednesday. But his replacement Laurent Mekies could be the calm presence the team needs amid what promises to be an intense period of scrutiny.
Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing has fired Christian Horner as team principal and chief executive after 20 years in charge, the team said in a statement.
Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner is reportedly set to receive a substantial payout following his abrupt exit.
Horner was unceremoniously dumped by Red Bull Racing on Tuesday afternoon, breaking the news to the squad’s Milton Keynes workforce on Wednesday morning.
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