Mumbai, July 10: Following the news of Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner being let go by Red Bull Racing, four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen took to social media to bid him farewell. Recent reports suggest that Verstappen is in talks with Mercedes over a potential switch next season after what can only be described as a poor ongoing year, given the standards set by the Dutchman. F1 2025: Red Bull Sack Formula One Team Principal Christian Horner.

It is speculated that Red BullтАЩs decision may have to do with HornerтАЩs departure. Laurent Mekies, who was the team principal of Racing Bulls, will replace Horner. Racing Director Alan Permane will take over as the team boss at the sister team.

Max Verstappen's Tweet

тАЬThe last year and a half has been an absolute privilege to lead the team with Peter. It has been an amazing adventure to contribute to the birth of Racing Bulls together with all our talented people. The spirit of the whole team is incredible, and I strongly believe that this is just the beginning. Alan is the perfect man to take over now and continue our path. He knows the team inside out and has always been an important pillar of our early successes," Mekies said in a statement. F1 2025: Lando Norris Wins Thrilling British Grand Prix in Rain, Cuts Oscar PiastriтАЩs Formula One Championship Lead.

In January 2005, Horner was appointed to head the Team, becoming the youngest Team Principal on the grid at the time. ChristianтАЩs first win as an F1 Team Principal came at the 2009 Chinese Grand Prix, a breakthrough that would lead to five more victories that season. Horner led the Team to six ConstructorsтАЩ Championship titles and eight DriversтАЩ titles in his 20-year tenure and leaves with a storied legacy.

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