Max Verstappen's Father and Red Bull Rebels Triumph in F1 Power Struggle

Christian Horner's Departure from Red Bull

Christian Horner's unexpected exit from Red Bull has surprised the Formula One community, marking the end of a power struggle that had been brewing behind the scenes.

After leading the team for 20 years, Horner's departure was announced on Wednesday, with Red Bull confirming his immediate release from his contract.

Last season, Horner faced allegations over text messages he allegedly sent to a female employee, which led to an investigation and subsequent leaks of WhatsApp messages. Despite being cleared twice of all allegations, Horner's position at the team seemed uncertain.

The decision to part ways with Horner is believed to be related to sporting reasons, but reports suggest it follows a significant power struggle within the team.

Max Verstappen's father, Jos, has been a vocal critic of Horner, expressing concerns about the team's unity and performance under his leadership.

Differences in opinion about Horner were reported between the team's Thai and Austrian branches, with various stakeholders having varying levels of support for the former team boss.

The departure of Horner was announced with the appointment of Laurent Mekies as the new CEO of Red Bull Racing, signaling the end of Horner's long tenure as the team principal.