Crimson Bull boss exits the crew after a stellar twenty years that yielded eight Components One Drivers’ World Championships.
Crimson Bull have sacked crew principal Christian Horner and appointed Laurent Mekies because the Briton’s alternative, the Components One crew introduced.
The 51-year-old Horner was the longest-serving crew principal, having been within the place since Crimson Bull made its Components One debut in 2005.
Frenchman Mekies joins from Crimson Bull’s sister crew Racing Bulls. Alan Permane, presently racing director, will likely be promoted to crew principal at Racing Bulls.
“Crimson Bull has launched Christian Horner from his operational duties with impact from at present (Wednesday 9 July 2025) and has appointed Laurent Mekies as CEO of Crimson Bull Racing,” the Milton Keynes-based crew stated in an announcement on Wednesday.
Crimson Bull received eight Drivers’ World Championships and 6 Constructors’ Championships beneath Horner, however struggled this season, with the crew sitting fourth with 172 factors within the constructors’ standings. They path leaders McLaren by 288 factors.
Crimson Bull’s four-time Components One champion Max Verstappen has received two of 12 races and is third within the drivers’ championship. He’s 69 factors behind championship chief Oscar Piastri on the halfway stage of the 24-round season.
Horner’s place was questioned, with Verstappen’s father calling final yr for him to go, after allegations of misconduct have been made by a feminine worker. The Briton denied them and was cleared after an investigation.
“It has been an incredible journey to contribute to the start of Racing Bulls along with all our proficient folks. The spirit of the entire crew is unbelievable, and I strongly consider that that is only the start,” Mekies stated.
“Alan is the right man to take over now and proceed our path. He is aware of the crew inside out and has at all times been an vital pillar of our early successes.”
