Christian Horner says his sacking as Red Bull F1 team boss "came as a shock" in his first public comment since the news broke on Wednesday morning. Red Bull's Austrian leadership informed Horner on Tuesday night that it had relieved him of his duties as F1 CEO and team principal, following a stint of 20 years at the helm.

Christian Horner admits he was “shocked” when he learned of his Red Bull exit as his farewell speech to employees was leaked on Wednesday. Horner, the team principal at Red Bull Racing for 20 years, was relieved of his duties by Red Bull’s parent company on Wednesday morning in a surprise announcement.

CHRISTIAN HORNER has been sacked by Red Bull with immediate effect after 20 years as team principal. Horner, 51, was the longest reigning F1 boss after becoming commander in chief of the Austrian