Zak Brown feels Red Bull ‘drama' led to Christian Horner's sacking
Christian Horner was relieved of his duties as team principal and F1 CEO at Red Bull Racing after 20 years, with Laurent Mekies taking over.
Brown attributed Horner's exit to ongoing 'drama' at Red Bull, citing a cost-cap breach and an allegation of 'inappropriate behaviour' against Horner, from which he was cleared.
During his tenure, Horner led Red Bull to six constructors' titles and eight drivers' championships.
Brown anticipates that Horner will likely return to motor racing in some capacity, given his extensive history in the sport.
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