Overview

• The team issued an official statement confirming Horner’s departure and included tributes from Red Bull executive Oliver Mintzlaff and a farewell message from Horner.
• Multiple outlets report a large severance with figures ranging roughly from €50 million to €90 million, though the exact amount has not been confirmed.
• Horner’s deal originally ran to 2030 and covered senior roles across Red Bull entities, a scope cited in reports as driving the size and complexity of the termination.
• Several reports describe post‑exit restrictions that could delay Horner’s return to a rival team, with timelines varying from a possible 2026 start to later dates and no official terms disclosed.
• Laurent Mekies now leads Red Bull, and recent results indicate a sporting rebound with wins in Monza and Baku for Max Verstappen.