31 Jul 2025

Christian Horner is expected to rejoin the sport

According to Martin Brundle, a former Formula One driver and F1 reporter for Sky Sports, Christian Horner is expected to rejoin the sport in a "part ownership or ownership role." Complete control, which Horner was allegedly looking for at Red Bull Racing, might be provided by owning a team entirely or in part while serving as its leader. Following the British Grand Prix, Horner was fired from his position as team leader and CEO for undisclosed reasons. Horner was replaced at Red Bull by Laurent Mekies, the team principal for Racing Bulls.

The F1 world was startled by Horner's abrupt departure following a 20-year affiliation with Red Bull. But given that the team's current ground effect-era car is purportedly built around the four-time world champion, Brundle thinks Horner's departure was caused by Red Bull's Verstappen-centric strategy.