Red Bull chief engineer 'shocked' by Horner exit as Mekies inherits "difficult situation"

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Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.One of the most successful team bosses in Formula 1 history with eight drivers’ and six constructors’ titles, Horner was unceremoniously removed from his position on 9 July and replaced by ...Keep reading

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“I think it means he will now stay. I am certain he will now stay at Red Bull for 2026 and see what happens.”

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“At the moment [in the 2026 regulations] there are some challenges that aren't necessary and won't add to the competition or the spectacle, that I do think need to be changed,” said McLaren’s Oscar Piastri ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.“I think there's going to be a lot of challenges that come with that, and a lot of them are going to be exciting and points of difference, and ...Keep reading

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“I think it means he will now stay. I am certain he will now stay at Red Bull for 2026 and see what happens.”

720. Red Bull chief engineer 'shocked' by Horner exit as Mekies inherits "difficult situation"

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With 'GP' not available, a prominent figure will return to the pitwall at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's race engineer.

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Live text commentary of sprint qualifying at the 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix

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Martin Brundle predicts Christian Horner's next move following his Red Bull departure

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McLaren's championship leader Oscar Piastri has set the fastest time in Friday's sole free practice session for Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix.Piastri set his fastest lap of 1m42.022s in the closing stages of a one-hour session dominated by set-up work dialling in car upgrades rather than fast times.No less than eight out of 10 teams brought some sort of aerodynamic developments to the ...Keep reading

725. F1 Belgian GP: Oscar Piastri tops only Spa practice

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McLaren's championship leader Oscar Piastri has set the fastest time in Friday's sole free practice session for Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix.Piastri set his quickest lap of 1m42.022s in the closing stages of a one-hour session dominated by set-up work dialling in car upgrades rather than fast times.No fewer than eight out of 10 teams brought some sort of aerodynamic developments to the ...Keep reading

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Full results from Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix, Round 13 of the 2025 F1 world championship.

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Paul Monaghan pays tribute to Christian Horner and assess the person chosen to replace him at Red Bull.

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