It comes nearly a year and a half after a female employee accused Horner of sexual harassment and coercive, controlling behavior — claims he was later cleared of.

Christian Horner appeared to break down in tears as he delivered an emotional speech to Red Bull staff following his shock sacking. Horner addressed his staff at a speech captured by Sky Sports on Wednesday (9 July).

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