Christian Horner Attributes Red Bull Exit to Management Decision, Not Max Verstappen

Christian Horner, former Red Bull Racing team principal, spoke publicly about his sudden dismissal after 20 years, attributing the decision to Red Bull executives Oliver Mintzlaff and Helmut Marko rather than driver Max Verstappen or his father. Horner suggested internal shifts followed the 2022 death of co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz and denied rumors linking Verstappen to his exit. His departure came amid team performance issues and internal controversies, with Laurent Mekies succeeding him.