Christian Horner has issued his first phrases following his abrupt sacking from Pink Bull.
The 51-year-old Briton was relieved of his duties as staff principal with speedy impact on Wednesday in an announcement which shocked the F1 world.
Horner was F1’s longest-serving staff principal, operating the Pink Bull staff for 20 years from their inaugural season in 2005 till the present 2025 marketing campaign.
Throughout that point, Horner led Pink Bull’s rise from again markers to world champions. Horner oversaw the entire staff’s 124 race wins, 107 pole positions, 287 podiums and 6 constructors’ world championships and eight drivers’ world titles.
Horner issued his first public assertion following his dismissal on Wednesday night.
Horner leaves Pink Bull with ‘heavy coronary heart’
“After an unimaginable journey of 20 years collectively, it’s with a heavy coronary heart that in the present day I say goodbye to the staff I’ve completely beloved,” Horner wrote on Instagram.
“Each considered one of you, the superb individuals on the manufacturing unit, have been the guts and soul of the whole lot that we now have achieved. Win and lose, each step of the best way, we now have stood by one another as one and I’ll always remember that.
“It’s been a privilege being a part of and main this epic staff and I’m so pleased with our collective accomplishments and also you all.
“Due to the superb companions and followers who enabled us to go racing. Your assist has helped develop the staff from its humble beginnings to an F1 powerhouse that laid declare to 6 Constructors’ Championships and eight Drivers’ Championships.
“Equally, thanks to our rivals, with[out] whom there could be no racing in any respect. You’ve pushed us, challenged us, and enabled us to attain accolades we by no means dreamed attainable. The competitors has made each victory sweeter and each setback a possibility to develop and develop.
“System 1 is a sport constructed on relentless ambition, ardour, and respect. The rivalries have been fierce, however the mutual drive to innovate and lift the bar is what has made this journey so particular.
“It’s been an honour to be a part of this unimaginable period of motorsport. I depart with immense delight in what we’ve achieved and in addition with what’s within the pipeline for 2026 – and big respect for everybody who’s made F1 the head it’s in the present day.”
Footage of Horner’s emotional handle to workers at Pink Bull’s Milton Keynes campus on Wednesday has additionally emerged.
Horner might be changed as staff principal and CEO of Pink Bull by Laurent Mekies, who has been promoted from sister staff Racing Bulls.
In the meantime, Alan Permane will fill the void left by Mekies at Racing Bulls.
