Longtime Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been fired after a 20-year stint that included eight Formula 1 drivers' titles.

Christian Horner’s sacking from Red Bull sent shockwaves through Formula 1. But his replacement Laurent Mekies could be the calm presence the team needs amid what promises to be an intense period of scrutiny.

Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role. The 51-year-old has been in charge of the Formula 1 team since their inception in 2005, leading them to eight drivers' championship and six constructors' championship titles.