Christian Horner leaves Crimson Bull with a formidable record of achievements throughout his time on the F1 staff.
The 51-year-old Briton was sacked by Crimson Bull with rapid impact after a 20-year stint as staff principal.
Horner joined Crimson Bull from the very begin of its foray into F1 again in 2005 and has been an ever-present a part of the staff, overseeing all 405 grand prix begins.
From the again of the grid to the entrance
Throughout his spell as F1’s longest-serving staff principal, Horner led Crimson Bull to eight drivers’ world championships and 6 constructors’ world titles.
Horner helped Crimson Bull go from back-of-the-grid again markers to a dominant pressure in F1 over two separate spells of success.
Crimson Bull have received 124 grand prix beneath Horner’s management, taken 107 pole positions and 287 podium finishes.
Sebastian Vettel claimed Crimson Bull’s first win (and 1-2) on the 2009 Chinese language Grand Prix and would go on to safe the staff’s first drivers’ and constructors’ titles the next yr.
Vettel would go on to take pleasure in one thing of a dynasty with Crimson Bull, because the staff and driver combo received 4 consecutive world championship doubles till a serious guidelines shake-up in 2014.
Christian Horner
A second period of Crimson Bull dominance
Verstappen ended Crimson Bull’s title drought in 2021 when he defeated Lewis Hamilton in a controversial Abu Dhabi finale.
The Dutchman received three additional successive world titles beneath Horner’s watch, whereas Crimson Bull scored additional constructors’ championships in 2022 and 2023.
Crimson Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff paid tribute to Horner’s legacy following the affirmation of his sacking on Wednesday.
“We want to thank Christian Horner for his distinctive work over the past 20 years,” Mintzlaff stated.
“Along with his tireless dedication, expertise, experience and modern pondering, he has been instrumental in establishing Crimson Bull Racing as one of the profitable and enticing groups in Method 1.
“Thanks for every little thing, Christian, and you’ll ceaselessly stay an essential a part of our staff historical past.”
