Christian Horner’s Red Bull Era Comes to a Definitive End.
From glory to goodbye — a 19-year F1 chapter closes
Christian Horner’s long and celebrated journey with Red Bull Racing has officially crossed the finish line. The man who steered the team to the pinnacle of Formula 1 dominance is no longer part of its story.
While Horner was dismissed from his role as team principal and CEO in early July, the final lap of his tenure came this week. According to documents filed with the UK’s Companies House — the official keeper of business records — his termination date was recorded as Wednesday, sealing the end of an era.
The paperwork also confirmed a significant reshuffle within the team’s leadership. Stefan Salzer was appointed as the new director of Red Bull Racing on July 8, just one day after Horner’s dismissal. Until this week, however, Horner technically remained employed on paper through Red Bull Racing Limited and Red Bull Technology Limited.
The team has since installed Laurent Mekies, formerly at the helm of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, as the new team principal — signaling a fresh chapter for the Austrian outfit.
Horner, 51, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy. Under his watch, Red Bull Racing claimed 124 Grand Prix victories, eight drivers’ championships — split evenly between Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel — and six constructors’ titles. His tenure transformed Red Bull from an ambitious newcomer into a powerhouse that redefined modern F1 racing.
Summary
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Christian Horner’s final termination date: Wednesday, per UK Companies House filings.
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Dismissed: Early July 2025.
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Stefan Salzer: Appointed team director July 8.
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Laurent Mekies: Named team principal.
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Horner’s legacy: 124 race wins, 8 driver titles, 6 constructors’ titles.
After nearly two decades of dominance, the Red Bull paddock looks very different. For fans and rivals alike, this is the end of a chapter that shaped the sport’s modern history.
The question now: Can Red Bull keep winning without the man who built its empire? The 2025 season will have the answer — and the whole F1 world will be watching.
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