Red Bull explains the dismissal of Christian Horner as team principal

17:43, 15 Jul 2025

Updated: 08:20, 17 Jul 2025

byEstéban den Toom

Christian Horner has been dismissed as team principal at Red Bull Racing. Over the past few days, much has been revealed about the Englishman, but the constructor itself has still been reticent in its reporting on Horner's dismissal. However, more clarity is coming soon, reports De Telegraaf.

Red Bull's CEO, Oliver Mintzlaff, who had also responded to the news of Christian Horner, will likely provide more details and explanations about Horner's dismissal in the run-up to the Belgian Grand Prix.

The Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps is to be held next weekend (the weekend of Sunday, July 27). Mintzlaff decided that the Horner era at the Austrian outfit had to end, among other things.

A difficult period for Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell

Horner was told a week ago that he no longer worked for Red Bull after which a farewell moment at the Red Bull factory on Wednesday, July 9, was held. Outside the Red Bull factory, he explained that he would no longer work for the team.

It was an emotional speech for the Englishman who had been working as a team principal for Red Bull Racing in the pinnacle of motorsport for over twenty years. According to the English newspaper The Sun, Horner's departure was not the reason for tears during the speech, but something else was at play according to the tabloid.

There seems to be trouble in his marriage with Geri Halliwell. According to the newspaper, the former Spice Girl and wife of Christian Horner is going through a difficult time because of all the matters surrounding the then still team principal of Red Bull Racing. Just days before he was informed of his dismissal, he also received the very unpleasant news that his ex had passed away. All in all, it's not an easy period for Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell.