Formula 1 woke up to a jaw-dropping twist yesterday: Christian Horner—Red Bull Racing’s legendary team principal since 2005—has abruptly been fired. Having won eight Drivers’ and six Constructors’ championships, Horner’s sudden exit shocked the paddock and social media.
There’s no official word on why Red Bull is doing this, but rumors suggest it’s to keep Max Verstappen, who has been hinting at a move to Mercedes. Netflix executives must be rubbing their hands together: the next season of Drive to Survive is practically written. Life after Horner means Laurent Mekies takes the wheel-but can he save Red Bull from turmoil? Make sure you buckle up5—really.
