Red Bull Racing unexpectedly fired CEO and team principal Christian Horner, appointing Laurent Mekies as his replacement. The decision follows a season of underperformance, with the team struggling to create a competitive car and currently fourth in the constructors' standings. Mekies, formerly of Racing Bulls, will also serve as team principal. The move comes amidst speculation surrounding both Horner's future and that of star driver Max Verstappen. Horner had been with Red Bull since 2005, overseeing numerous championship wins.

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