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Christian Horner on Red Bull F1 exit
Christian Horner says Red Bull parted ways with him due to perceived overinfluence.
In brief
Christian Horner says Red Bull parted ways with him due to perceived overinfluence. Christian Horner left Red Bull F1 after being perceived to have too much influence over the team. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Christian Horner's F1 exit
Christian Horner left Red Bull F1 after being perceived to have too much influence over the team.
“perhaps it was perceived i had too much influence over the team”
Horner's F1 dominance
Horner led Red Bull to four world drivers' and three world constructors' championships with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.
Power struggle after Mateschitz
Dietrich Mateschitz's death in 2022 triggered a power struggle at Red Bull as the board sought more control over F1 operations.
Horner's role after Mateschitz
Horner felt the shift to corporate management after Mateschitz's death changed decision-making at Red Bull F1.
Horner's tribute to Mateschitz
Horner praised Mateschitz for building Red Bull from nothing and his passion for motorsport across all levels.
Horner's departure
Horner was sacked as Red Bull F1 team principal in July 2025 after Red Bull's results declined.
In short
Christian Horner left Red Bull F1 after being perceived to have too much influence over the team.
