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Christian Horner Leaves Red Bull After Reported £80 Million Settlement

A reported payoff near £80 million includes gardening leave enabling a potential 2026 return.

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 23, 2025 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner before practice REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
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Overview

  • Red Bull issued an official statement confirming Horner’s departure, with both sides offering thanks and no financial terms disclosed.
  • British outlets including The Times report the settlement at roughly £80 million, reflecting early termination of a contract that ran to 2030.
  • Reports indicate a nine-month gardening-leave period from July 9, 2025, positioning Horner to take a new F1 role in the first half of 2026.
  • Horner was removed from operational duties after the British Grand Prix and Laurent Mekies has led the team since.
  • Coverage links the ouster to internal power struggles within Red Bull’s ownership and leadership; earlier misconduct allegations were investigated and he was cleared.