Martin Brundle Breaks Silence on Christian Horner Being Fired

Martin Brundle has expressed his sadness and surprise following the unexpected dismissal of Christian Horner from his role as team principal of Red Bull Racing.



After two decades leading the team, Horner’s departure was officially announced on Wednesday morning, marking the end of an era that saw unprecedented success in Formula 1.



Shock Announcement from Red Bull



The announcement came as a shock across the Formula 1 paddock.



Red Bull revealed that Christian Horner had been let go after 20 years in charge of the team.



In his place, Laurent Mekies, currently serving as the team principal of Racing Bulls, has been promoted to lead Red Bull Racing.



Alan Permane, Racing Bulls’ sporting director, has now stepped into Mekies’ position at the sister outfit.



The shake-up has triggered strong reactions throughout the sport, including from Sky Sports F1 analyst and former driver Martin Brundle.



Brundle Reacts with Surprise and Sadness



Brundle, known for his deep insights and long-standing presence in F1, admitted he was taken aback by the decision.



“It’s completely out of the blue, given things that are going on and the problems in the team, words you’re getting, and out of Team Verstappen and others,” Brundle told Sky Sports F1.



“I’m quite sad about it, if I’m honest. I consider Christian a friend, and he’s done an incredible job there for 20 years, won an awful lot of races and world championships for drivers and for the team.”



Brundle’s comments reflect the high regard Horner is held in by many within the sport, both for his personal relationships and his professional achievements.



Horner’s Legacy at Red Bull



During his time at the helm, Christian Horner oversaw Red Bull Racing’s rise to dominance in Formula 1.



Under his leadership, the team secured 14 world titles — seven for drivers and seven for constructors.



Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel each claimed four drivers’ championships during Horner’s tenure.



“He took it from what was the Stewart team through Jaguar, and its struggles to a massive campus in Milton Keynes and an awful lot of success and a huge trophy cabinet,” Brundle said, highlighting the transformation Horner brought to the organisation.



The team’s evolution from its humble beginnings into a powerhouse in the sport is a major part of Horner’s legacy.



Trouble Behind the Scenes



Despite the immense success, Martin Brundle acknowledged that recent signs suggested all was not well within the Red Bull camp.



“But it hasn’t been difficult to feel in the Formula One paddock and to observe and hear things that things were not particularly rosy,” he added.



Tensions behind the scenes, rumours, and paddock chatter have hinted at unrest, but few expected such a swift and decisive move.



As the dust settles, the Formula 1 world will be watching closely to see how Red Bull Racing adapts to the leadership change and whether the team can maintain its dominance under Mekies.
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