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Red Bull has sacked Christian Horner, replacing him at the helm of one of the most successful racing teams in Formula 1 and ending a reign that brought championships but also controversy.
Horner, who was the longest-serving team boss on the grid, has been replaced by Laurent Mekies as chief executive of Red Bull Racing, the team said in a statement on Wednesday.
Horner, who became team principal in 2005, was at the centre of controversy last year when a female staff member accused him of inappropriate behaviour. Horner denied wrongdoing and was cleared after Red Bull appointed a barrister to investigate.
Red Bull’s performance has slumped this year after the departure of designer and engineer Adrian Newey, a key figure in the team’s success.
Oliver Mintzlaff, chief executive of Red Bull’s corporate projects and investments, thanked Horner for his “exceptional work” over the past 20 years.
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