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Life after Horner begins with sprint win for Verstappen

Max Verstappen won the first Formula One race staged following Christian Horner's dismissal as Red Bull team principal in Saturday's sprint race in Belgium.

Motorsport • 26 Jul

Sacked Horner tearful in Red Bull goodbye

Christian Horner was reduced to tears when he announced to his Red Bull staff that his two-decade spell as team principal had been terminated.

Motorsport • 09 Jul

Max Verstappen and Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing look on during a press conference prior to F1 75 Live

FIA condemn boos aimed towards Verstappen at F1 launch

Formula One's governing body has condemned the "tribalist" booing of Max Verstappen and Christian Horner at the sport's season launch in London.

Motorsport • 22 Feb

Horner was accused of controlling behaviour by a female member of staff at the British-based Formula 1 team earlier this year

Horner cleared as Red Bull complainant appeal dismissed

Christian Horner has been cleared to remain as Red Bull team principal after an appeal against him was dismissed.

Motorsport • 08 Aug 24

Christian Horner (L) and Jos Verstappen are in the spotlight again

Verstappen: Horner's row with my dad 'not nice'

Max Verstappen launched a thinly-veiled dig at Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, claiming the latest row with his father, Jos, could have been avoided.

Motorsport • 29 Jun 24

Max Verstappen has dominated another Formula One season

Horner rejects Verstappen 'boring' claims

Christian Horner has knocked back criticism that Max Verstappen's stranglehold on Formula One is "boring" by describing his star driver's unstoppable form as a "golden moment".

Motorsport • 22 Apr 24

Lewis Hamilton talks with FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem prior to the 2022 Netherlands Grand Prix

Hamilton: I've never backed FIA chief Ben Sulayem

Lewis Hamilton said he has never supported Formula One's ruler Mohammed ben Sulayem - and believes the sport is sending out a "message that if you file a complaint, you will be fired" amid the Christian Horner controversy.

Motorsport • 21 Mar 24

Christian Horner has denied any suggestion of misconduct on his part

Horner's accuser appealing Red Bull decision

The female employee suspended by Red Bull is believed to have appealed against the decision to clear team principal Christian Horner of controlling behaviour.

Motorsport • 16 Mar 24

Max Verstappen says his dad Jos is 'not a liar'

'My dad is not a liar' - Max Verstappen defends father

Max Verstappen stood by his father Jos, saying "he is not a liar" following his explosive claim that Red Bull could explode if Christian Horner remains as team principal.

Motorsport • 06 Mar 24

Talks between Christian Horner and Max Verstappen's representatives took place this afternoon

Horner meets Verstappen's reps as crisis continues

Christian Horner staged a face-to-face meeting with Max Verstappen's representative in Dubai on Monday in a bid to iron out escalating tensions at Red Bull.

Motorsport • 04 Mar 24

Max Verstappen with under-fire Red Bull chief Christian Horner in Bahrain on Saturday

Team Red Bull remain 'united' despite Horner fall-out

Formula One's crisis-hit Red Bull team says it remains "united" after Max Verstappen's father, Jos, claimed they are "in danger of being torn apart" if Christian Horner remains in his role.

Motorsport • 03 Mar 24

Christian Horner at the Bahrain International Circuit in the Sakhir

Horner back in F1 paddock amid scrutiny over future

Embattled Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is back in the Formula One paddock for qualifying ahead of Saturday's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 01 Mar 24

Christian Horner will continue as the Red Bull team principal

Horner cleared to remain in charge of Red Bull F1 team

Christian Horner will continue as team principal of the Red Bull Formula One team after he was cleared of "inappropriate behaviour".

Motorsport • 28 Feb 24

Wolff wants transparency from Horner investigation

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has called for Red Bull's investigation into Christian Horner to be transparent – and said the controversy is "an issue for all of Formula One".

Motorsport • 21 Feb 24

Horner will be in Bahrain to oversee testing with world champion Verstappen (R)

Horner to attend testing as investigation continues

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner will be in Bahrain for Formula One's first day of testing on Wednesday.

Motorsport • 20 Feb 24

Christian Horner is under pressure after allegations made by a colleague

Formula One want Horner's future resolved quickly

Formula One has called for Christian Horner's Red Bull future to be "clarified at the earliest opportunity".

Motorsport • 18 Feb 24

Christian Horner: 'For me, it's business as usual'

A defiant Christian Horner said he will not be forced out of Red Bull - and vowed to be in his post as team principal for the first Formula One race of the season.

Motorsport • 16 Feb 24

The Red Bull principal was questioned by a lawyer for eight hours

Horner's F1 career in balance after Friday's hearing

Christian Horner's Formula One career remains in the balance after he was questioned by a lawyer for eight hours on Friday.

Motorsport • 09 Feb 24

Red Bull chief faces hearing on Friday over behaviour

Christian Horner faces a hearing on Friday following an accusation of "inappropriate behaviour" at Red Bull's Formula One team.

Motorsport • 06 Feb 24

Christian Horner has denied any wrongdoing

Red Bull investigate allegations made against Horner

Christian Horner is under investigation by Red Bull following an accusation of "inappropriate behaviour".

Motorsport • 05 Feb 24

Horner and Red Bull have won the last three championships after an era of Hamilton and Mercedes dominance

Horner claims Hamilton's dad asked about Red Bull seat

Lewis Hamilton cannot be blamed for considering a blockbuster switch to Red Bull following Mercedes' failure to provide him with a winning machine, Christian Horner has claimed.

Motorsport • 24 Nov 23

Lewis Hamilton (L) with Christian Horner

Hamilton: I didn't approach 'lonely' Horner about move

Lewis Hamilton has denied seeking a blockbuster move to Red Bull - and claimed it was instead Christian Horner who approached him.

Motorsport • 23 Nov 23

The team could be facing a fine in the millions if it's proved that they overspent last season

Horner certain Red Bull are in the clear over spending

Christian Horner insists he is not facing a nervous wait to discover if Red Bull have broken Formula One's cost cap rules.

Motorsport • 03 Oct 22

"We were a little bit taken aback by the comments from our two rival teams"

Horner threatens legal action over Wolff claims

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has accused rival boss Toto Wolff of "hugely defamatory, fictitious claims" and threatened legal action against Mercedes amid the cheat row overshadowing this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 01 Oct 22

Updated Red Bull boss claims new Mercedes design is 'illegal'

Lewis Hamilton's new Mercedes has been called "illegal" by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner as a rules row threatens to engulf the new Formula One season.

Motorsport • 10 Mar 22