"When Christian Horner announced to the staff at Red Bull he had been dismissed by the company to whom he had dedicated 20 years of his life, he was, understandably, reduced to tears. On Monday that parting was formally sealed with a multimillion pound settlement and Horner is free to move on. It is all but impossible to imagine he will not attempt to hurl himself back into Formula One, doubtless spurred-on by having a point to make to his former employer."
"Horner had led Red Bull since its first season in 2005, taking them from humble beginnings to eight drivers' and six constructors' titles. His credentials as a team leader, for all that some dislike his style, his attitude and his singular approach to going racing, cannot be questioned. Alongside Mercedes' Toto Wolff and Jean Todt at Ferrari, he has been the most successful team principal of this millenium."
Christian Horner was removed as Red Bull team principal shortly after the British Grand Prix and accepted an £80m settlement to end his career with the team. He had led Red Bull since its first season in 2005, guiding the team to eight drivers' and six constructors' titles and establishing himself among the most successful team principals of the millennium. Horner announced his dismissal to staff and was visibly emotional. His gardening leave could end after the spring flyaway rounds next year. Horner is likely to pursue a return to Formula One, with a preference for buying into a team and becoming part-owner.
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