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Is dismissing Horner Red Bull's gamble to keep Verstappen?
A number of factors contributed to Christian Horner's dismissal from Red Bull, but Max Verstappen's long-term future may have been the biggest.
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Mekies thanks Horner after taking over at Red Bull
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HÜLKENBERG'S PODIUM FINISH
'I never doubted him': F1 celebrates Hülkenberg's long-overdue first podium
In a 15-year F1 career, Nico Hülkenberg had never tasted podium champagne. That changed at Silverstone, an achievement celebrated up and down pit lane.
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Mekies thanks Horner after taking over at Red Bull
Laurent Mekies reflects on the work of Christian Horner after succeeding him as the new team principal of Red Bull.
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- Formula E clear path for female drivers in test
- Mekies admits challenge awaits for Red Bull
- Ecclestone: Horner had too much power
- Marko: Red Bull in title battle despite Horner exit
- Tearful Horner admits shock at Red Bull sacking
- Verstappen to Horner: 'Thanks for everything'
- Horner sacked as Red Bull chief, team confirms
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The 2025 season, F1's 75th anniversary, presents an opportunity to look back on the sport's evolution
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2025 F1 circuits
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F1 2025 grid: Meet the lineups
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