Former Components 1 driver Sebastian Vettel was “stunned” by Christian Horner’s exit from Crimson Bull Racing earlier within the 12 months.
The German driver received his 4 championship titles below the management of Horner at Crimson Bull between 2010 and 2013. He claimed that the Briton could have “left some huge footsteps” for brand new crew chief Laurent Mekies to stroll in.
Horner was changed as Crimson Bull Racing CEO and crew principal on 9 July 2025 earlier than formally leaving the crew on 22 September 2025 upon reaching a settlement settlement. Former Racing Bulls crew principal Mekies stepped into Horner’s position on the Milton Keynes outfit.
“Shocked. I imply, Christian has been there for therefore lengthy, for the reason that very starting and is aware of this crew inside out,” Vettel informed Sky Sports activities F1 throughout a uncommon look on the Brazilian Grand Prix.
“I believe for this 12 months, all the pieces was in place. I do know Laurent as properly, the success, and I labored with him and he’s a extremely, actually nice individual. However I believe Christian left some huge footsteps, not simply due to all of the success he’s had with the crew, but in addition I believe he was such a central a part of the crew. He knew what was happening and so forth.
“I’m not fully conscious of the organisation, the construction, and particularly the plan for the longer term. However that’s the place I believe it’s legitimate to say, let’s wait and see the way it seems.”
Sebastian Vettel
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It’s understood that the settlement settlement that Horner and Crimson Bull reached would enable him to return to the championship in 2026 ought to he be capable to discover a appropriate place.
Aston Martin crew principal Andy Cowell defined forward of the Singapore Grand Prix: “I had a chat with Lawrence [Stroll, Aston Martin F1’s owner] this morning to seek out out what he is aware of.
“It seems as if Christian is ringing up just about each crew proprietor for the time being. I can clearly say there are not any plans for the involvement of Christian in an operational or funding position sooner or later.”
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