Crimson Bull group principal Christian Horner has been sacked.
The 51-year-old, who has been with Crimson Bull since 2005, is the longest-serving group principal in F1, together with his exit coming a 12 months on from being accused of controlling behaviour by a feminine member of employees on the group.
Horner, who’s married to former Spice Lady Geri, has at all times denied the allegations in opposition to him.
Laurent Mekies has now been appointed as CEO of Crimson Bull Racing, the group introduced.
Horner talks to Crimson Bull driver Max Verstappen in Austria.
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Laurent Mekies.
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In a press release, Crimson Bull mentioned: “We wish to thank Christian Horner for his distinctive work during the last 20 years. Along with his tireless dedication, expertise, experience and modern pondering, he has been instrumental in establishing Crimson Bull Racing as one of the vital profitable and engaging groups in Method 1.
“Thanks for every thing, Christian, and you’ll without end stay an necessary a part of our group historical past.”
Horner and Geri Halliwell on the 2024 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.
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Horner has confronted a troublesome 18 months on and off the monitor.
Allegations of inappropriate behaviour made in opposition to him in February 2024 by a feminine colleague had been dismissed following an appeal last summer. Horner denied the accusations all through.
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Underneath Horner’s management, Crimson Bull achieved:
- 8 Drivers World Championships
- 6 Constructors Championships
- 124 Wins
- 107 Pole Positions
- 287 Podium Finishes
Horner on his telephone within the paddock earlier than the race on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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In March final 12 months and as he confronted scrutiny over the allegations of inappropriate behaviour, Horner mentioned the “intrusion on my family is now enough” and “has been very making an attempt”.
The previous Formula 1 group boss mentioned it was time to “look ahead and to attract a line” underneath the allegations.
Crimson Bull has seen a number of high-profile figures go away over the previous 18 months, together with legendary designer Adrian Newey to Aston Martin and sporting director Jonathan Wheatley to Sauber.
