Christian Horner attributes F1 exit to Dietrich Mateschitz’s death

Christian Horner has opened up about his exit from Red Bull Racing in July 2025, attributing it to the death of Dietrich Mateschitz. In an interview with The Guardian, Horner discussed how Mateschitz’s passing created significant corporate turbulence that impacted his position. His comments come over a year after his controversial dismissal. Horner's reflections shed new light on the internal dynamics within Red Bull following Mateschitz's death.

• 9:54 AMMotorsport.com — Christian Horner blames Dietrich Mateschitz’s death for the “painful” end of his F1 reign