After 20 years at the helm of Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner is out as team principal and CEO, effective Wednesday. The bombshell move comes at a tumultuous time for the Formula One team as it struggles to create a competitive car, sitting fourth in the constructors’ standings largely thanks to Max Verstappen’s performances this season.

Longtime Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been fired after a 20-year stint that included eight Formula 1 drivers' titles.

Christian Horner's final words as Red Bull CEO and F1 team principal have been leaked following his shock sacking. Earlier this week it was announced that an immediate management reshuffle would be taking place at the Milton Keynes-based outfit,