Christian Horner leaves behind an impressive list of accomplishments for Red Bull during his time with the Formula One team.
Briton, 51, was quickly sacked by Red Bull after 20 years of stint as a team principal.
Horner joined Red Bull since his advance to Formula 1 in 2005, and has been an ever-present part of the team, overseeing all 405 Grand Prix start.
From the back to the front of the grid
In his spell as principal of F1’s longest team, Horner led Red Bull to an eight-driver world championship and a six-constructor world title.
Horner helped Red Bull move from the back marker on the grid to the dominant force of F1 over two separate success spells.
Red Bull won 124 Grand Prix under Horner’s leadership, earning 107 pole positions and 287 podium finishes.
Sebastian Vettel claimed Red Bull’s first victory (and 1-2) at the 2009 China Grand Prix, continuing to secure the team’s first driver and constructor title the following year.
Vettel enjoyed something like a dynasty alongside Red Bull as team and driver combos won four consecutive World Championships until the main rules were shaken in 2014.
Christian Horner
The second era of Red Bull rule
Verstappen ended the drought of the Red Bull title in 2021, beating Lewis Hamilton in the controversial Abu Dhabi finale.
The Dutch won three more consecutive world titles under the Horner watch, while Red Bull won more Constructors’ Championships in 2022 and 2023.
Red Bull Managing Director Oliver Minzlaff paid tribute to Horner’s legacy following confirmation of his dismissal Wednesday.
“We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional work over the past 20 years,” Mintzlaf said.
“His tireless commitment, experience, expertise and innovative thinking helped him establish Red Bull Race as one of the most successful and attractive teams in Formula 1.
“Thank you to everything, Christian. You will remain an important part of our team’s history.”