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Answering your questions about Horner's Red Bull departure - and what happens next (ad-free)
🕑 Added 2025-07-14 08:42:36 +0000 UTCWe answer your questions about the biggest Formula 1 story of 2025 yet, Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull, on the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast.
Nelson Valkenburg and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to sift through a wide variety of questions, starting with one about what it means for Red Bull’s F1 ambitions.
We also discuss the role of the Verstappens in the change, the departure of two key Horner allies and what it means for the 2026 project.
There’s also a look at Laurent Mekies’s suitability and how his approach to drivers might change - as well as whether this change is a good thing for Yuki Tsunoda.
Potential FIA political aspirations and possible future destinations for Horner are also tackled, as well as a reflection on where he stands among the great team principals - and much more.
Comments
Olli Emmerson
Very interesting episode, Nelson is one of my favourite guest appearers!
Chip
I'm just curious why any successful team would want to bring Max on? And it's not because of max, it's because of his dad. His dad is going to be a nightmare at just about any team unless his son is winning every race and winning every championship. I'm not sure what the big squabble was and the details the disagreements between his dad and Christian Horner or Red Bull racing. But if I'm Toto do I really want to give up a George Russell for a Max for Staffing and the issues that come with his dad? I'm not sure I would want to go down that route even with Max's Talent.
