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Red Bull deny report that Christian Horner ‘to be SACKED’ after Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola
Christian Horner is not on the verge of being sacked as Red Bull’s team principal, despite reports to the contrary from Austria. Formula 1‘s longest-serving team principal has faced increased scrutiny over his position after unwanted headlines on-and-off track. Horner and wife Geri made a display of unity at last year’s Bahrain Grand Prix amid the Red Bull chief’s misconduct allegationsGetty The 51-year-old has headed up Red Bull’s operations since the Milton Keynes-based team joined the F1 grid in 2005. Horner has overseen their rise to the pinnacle of motorsport, having helped claim eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles. However, allegations of misconduct first arose against him on the eve of the 2024 season, which sparked an internal investigation. He was later cleared of any wrongdoing, but a civil war soon broke out inside Red Bull that has since seen several key personnel leave. Legendary designer Adrian Newey sparked the exodus by heading to Aston Martin, with sporting director Jonathan Wheatley joining Audi. Jos Verstappen, the father of reigning F1 champion Max, has pointed the finger firmly at Horner for the chaos. Reports have now emerged from Austria, the home of Red Bull’s global headquarters, that suggest there could be a parting of the ways after the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. According to oe24, discussions involving potential successors for a new team principal to replace Horner have taken place. Former F1 boss Oliver Oakes, who only recently left his role at Alpine, is said to be among the names touted alongside Franz Tost, who led Red Bull’s second team on the grid for many years. Despite the reports, sources close to Red Bull are said to have informed Mail Sport that Horner’s job is not at risk. The futures of Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko and No.1 driver Verstappen has also come under scrutinyGetty Regardless, Horner will be under mounting pressure to reverse Red Bull’s slide, with the team securing just one victory in six races. Verstappen has become increasingly frustrated with his team’s regression since dominating both F1 championships in 2023. Red Bull finished third in last year’s constructors’ championship, with their star driver only just retaining his title after enduring a ten-race winless streak. A fifth successive triumph looks increasingly unlikely, with the 27-year-old already 32 points adrift of Oscar Piastri at the top. Verstappen has an early exit clause in his contract that could activate as early as this summer if Red Bull continues to under-perform. The long-time Mercedes target, who has regularly said his priority is to be in a race-winning car, has also been linked with McLaren. Red Bull parting ways with Horner after Imola are thought to be wide of the markGetty Horner’s decision-making have only increased the growing scrutiny surrounding him following a series of decisions that have backfired. Sergio Perez was axed as Verstappen’s teammate six months after being handed a two-year contract extension. Despite then having just 11 Grands Prix to his name, Horner opted to promote Liam Lawson over Yuki Tsunoda, who had driven for Red Bull’s sister team for the last four years. Red Bull then reversed that decision just two races into the 2025 season after Lawson endured a torrid tenure in the RB25.
Christian Horner is not on the verge of being sacked as Red Bull’s team principal, despite reports to the contrary from Austria.
Formula 1‘s longest-serving team principal has faced increased scrutiny over his position after unwanted headlines on-and-off track.
The 51-year-old has headed up Red Bull’s operations since the Milton Keynes-based team joined the F1 grid in 2005.
Horner has overseen their rise to the pinnacle of motorsport, having helped claim eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles.
However, allegations of misconduct first arose against him on the eve of the 2024 season, which sparked an internal investigation.
He was later cleared of any wrongdoing, but a civil war soon broke out inside Red Bull that has since seen several key personnel leave.
Legendary designer Adrian Newey sparked the exodus by heading to Aston Martin, with sporting director Jonathan Wheatley joining Audi.
Jos Verstappen, the father of reigning F1 champion Max, has pointed the finger firmly at Horner for the chaos.
Reports have now emerged from Austria, the home of Red Bull’s global headquarters, that suggest there could be a parting of the ways after the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
According to oe24, discussions involving potential successors for a new team principal to replace Horner have taken place.
Former F1 boss Oliver Oakes, who only recently left his role at Alpine, is said to be among the names touted alongside Franz Tost, who led Red Bull’s second team on the grid for many years.
Despite the reports, sources close to Red Bull are said to have informed Mail Sport that Horner’s job is not at risk.
Regardless, Horner will be under mounting pressure to reverse Red Bull’s slide, with the team securing just one victory in six races.
Verstappen has become increasingly frustrated with his team’s regression since dominating both F1 championships in 2023.
Red Bull finished third in last year’s constructors’ championship, with their star driver only just retaining his title after enduring a ten-race winless streak.
A fifth successive triumph looks increasingly unlikely, with the 27-year-old already 32 points adrift of Oscar Piastri at the top.
Verstappen has an early exit clause in his contract that could activate as early as this summer if Red Bull continues to under-perform.
The long-time Mercedes target, who has regularly said his priority is to be in a race-winning car, has also been linked with McLaren.
Horner’s decision-making have only increased the growing scrutiny surrounding him following a series of decisions that have backfired.
Sergio Perez was axed as Verstappen’s teammate six months after being handed a two-year contract extension.
Despite then having just 11 Grands Prix to his name, Horner opted to promote Liam Lawson over Yuki Tsunoda, who had driven for Red Bull’s sister team for the last four years.
Red Bull then reversed that decision just two races into the 2025 season after Lawson endured a torrid tenure in the RB25.
