Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal following the British Grand Prix; Laurent Mekies, who was in charge of Racing Bulls, will replace Horner with immediate effect; watch the Be

Red Bull have sacked team principal Christian Horner after 20 years in the position, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday.

Horner delivered a farewell speech at Red Bull Racing's UK headquarters that at times had him stumbling to keep himself composed and at other times at a loss for words.