Horner was relieved of his duties as Red Bull F1 CEO on Wednesday in a shock announcement. The 51-year-old won six constructors’ and eight drivers’ titles with the team but fell out with sections of senior management towards the end of his tenure.

Red Bull shocked the Formula 1 world on July 9 by sacking Christian Horner. Horner, who was at the position for nearly two decades was replaced by Laurent Mekies.

Christian Horner has been fired by Red Bull's Formula 1 team and it only adds to speculation about the future of four-time champion Max Verstappen.