Overview

• Christian Horner is applying for retrospective planning permission after carrying out unapproved works at his Grade II-listed Oxfordshire mansion, including an oak pergola and outdoor kitchen.
• He has made recent public appearances, posting Instagram footage of Oasis at Wembley and featuring in the new F1 film released this season.
• Laurent Mekies was confirmed as CEO and team principal of Red Bull Racing on July 9 and is now leading the team through the remainder of the 2025 season.
• Offers to return to the sport are emerging from Aston Martin, Cadillac and Alpine, with Ferrari ruled out after extending Fred Vasseur’s contract.
• Horner will observe a gardening leave period that prevents him from officially joining a rival team until January 2026.