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Get ready for a massive shake-up in Formula 1. After steering the ship for nearly two decades, it looks like Christian Horner is leaving Red Bull Racing. This bombshell drops right in the middle of a heated 2025 season.
Rumors are flying thick and fast, especially from German and Dutch media outlets. The word is Red Bull is actively talking to Horner about ending his contract. Some reports even suggest staff at the team’s Milton Keynes base have already been told he’s on the way out.
From Dominance to Drama
Horner’s been the face of Red Bull’s incredible F1 journey since he took charge back in 2005. He masterminded championship wins with legends like Sebastian Vettel and the current star, Max Verstappen. But lately, things haven’t been so smooth – both on the track and off it.
The past year was particularly rough. Horner got caught up in some serious personal conduct allegations, putting him under a brutal spotlight from the media and Red Bull’s own higher-ups. Even though he kept his job through that storm, it clearly left some unresolved tension behind the scenes.
2025: The Pressure Cooker Boils Over
This season hasn’t helped. Red Bull’s had a wobblier start than usual, there’s been some musical chairs with the drivers, and rivals like Ferrari and McLaren are breathing right down their necks. To top it all off, everyone’s nervously wondering what Max Verstappen will do next.
If these rumors are true, Horner’s exit isn’t just a big deal for Red Bull – it could send shockwaves through the entire F1 grid. It forces huge questions: Who takes the wheel? What’s the team’s direction now? And can they possibly stay on top without the guy who basically built their winning machine?
Right now, Red Bull themselves are staying quiet – no official word yet. But the paddock is buzzing.
