Whereas Horner has been faraway from his position, it has not been made clear if he has formally departed the corporate or if a settlement or severance is in place.
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen thanked Horner on social media.
“From my first race win, to 4 world championships, we’ve got shared unimaginable successes. Profitable memorable races and breaking numerous data,” Verstappen stated., exterior
Englishman Horner can be changed as group principal and chief govt of Pink Bull Racing by Laurent Mekies, who has been promoted from second group Racing Bulls.
The 48-year-old Frenchman had been within the position for the reason that begin of the 2024 season and was beforehand racing director for Ferrari.
Englishman Alan Permane, 58, has been promoted to group principal of Racing Bulls from his place as racing director.
Below Horner, Sebastian Vettel received the drivers’ championship from 2010 to 2013, with Verstappen profitable the previous 4 titles.
“We wish to thank Christian Horner for his distinctive work during the last 20 years,” stated Oliver Mintzlaff, Pink Bull’s chief govt of company tasks and investments.
“Along with his tireless dedication, expertise, experience and progressive pondering, he has been instrumental in establishing Pink Bull Racing as probably the most profitable and engaging groups in Components 1.
“Thanks for all the things, Christian, and you’ll endlessly stay an essential a part of our group historical past.”
Horner’s dismissal comes amid uncertainty about the way forward for star driver Verstappen.
The four-time world champion is below contract to Pink Bull till 2028 however is being courted by Mercedes to probably be a part of them for subsequent season.
Pink Bull have received solely two races this season, with McLaren taking on their place because the group to beat.
Pink Bull’s decline started in the course of final season. Whereas Verstappen received his fourth straight world title, he received solely twice within the ultimate 14 races.
