Red Bull Racing unexpectedly fired team principal Christian Horner after 20 years. Horner, instrumental in the team's numerous championship wins, was dismissed without stated reason, though a past misconduct allegation was investigated and dismissed. Laurent Mekies will replace him. The move comes amidst Red Bull's declining performance this season and fuels speculation about the future of star driver Max Verstappen, who has been linked to rival teams.

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