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Is dismissing Horner Red Bull's gamble to keep Verstappen?

A number of factors contributed to Christian Horner's dismissal from Red Bull, but Max Verstappen's long-term future may have been the biggest.

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How much did Christian Horner make as Red Bull chief before dismissal?

How much did Christian Horner make as Red Bull chief before dismissal?

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Lewis Hamilton speaks out on blockbuster Max Verstappen to Mercedes move

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Christian Horner sacked by Formula One giants Red Bull one year on from sexting scandal

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Christian Horner sacked: Red Bull confirm team principal dismissed after 20 years in charge

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Christian Horner sacked: Red Bull confirm team principal dismissed after 20 years in charge

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Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, July 9

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McLaren handed fresh Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri headache - 'What are they going to do?'

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Eddie Jordan's send-off was a reminder that life in sport is so noble that it's harrowing when it's taken away, writes OLIVER HOLT

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Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, July 8

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YouTube sensation AngryGinge arrested after incident at British Grand Prix

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AngryGinge arrested on suspicion of causing £30k of damage to Formula One car at Silverstone - as YouTuber reveals 15-hour ordeal in custody

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YouTuber arrested on suspicion of causing ‘£30,000’ of damage to F1 car at British Grand Prix

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Lewis Hamilton's four-word statement says it all after Ferrari's flop at Silverstone

Lando Norris handed warning by McLaren chief as controversial penalty proves crucial

Lando Norris handed warning by McLaren chief as controversial penalty proves crucial

Conor Benn has excruciatingly awkward British GP interview with Sky Germany presenter - who had no idea who the boxer was!

Conor Benn has excruciatingly awkward British GP interview with Sky Germany presenter - who had no idea who the boxer was!

McLaren boss warns Lando Norris that team-mate Oscar Piastri will be 'even more determined for the races to come' after 'very harsh' penalty at the British Grand Prix

McLaren boss warns Lando Norris that team-mate Oscar Piastri will be 'even more determined for the races to come' after 'very harsh' penalty at the British Grand Prix

Sports car sent flying at iconic F1 track that Max Verstappen condemned as 'too dangerous'

Sports car sent flying at iconic F1 track that Max Verstappen condemned as 'too dangerous'

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Best Horse Racing Betting Sites UK for July 2025

Max Verstappen to Mercedes reality comes to light as Red Bull face real emergency

Max Verstappen to Mercedes reality comes to light as Red Bull face real emergency

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F1 RACE ZONE: Martin Brundle hugged by Ted Lasso star, 239th time lucky for Nico Hulkenberg and Lewis Hamilton's hound steals the show at Silverstone

Lando Norris revels in 'dream come true' British Grand Prix win, while furious team-mate Oscar Piastri insists he 'deserved more' at Silverstone

Lando Norris revels in 'dream come true' British Grand Prix win, while furious team-mate Oscar Piastri insists he 'deserved more' at Silverstone

Lando Norris injured in British GP celebrations after fence collapses at Silverstone

Lando Norris injured in British GP celebrations after fence collapses at Silverstone

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'I lived the A-list celebrity F1 life at the British GP – here are the Silverstone secrets'

Lando Norris did what Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen didn't to win British GP

Lando Norris did what Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen didn't to win British GP

Lando Norris gets whacked in the face while celebrating British Grand Prix win

Lando Norris gets whacked in the face while celebrating British Grand Prix win

British Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri left baffled by stewards' penalty as Nico Hulkenberg savours 'his day'

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British Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri left baffled by stewards' penalty as Nico Hulkenberg savours 'his day'

Nico Hulkenberg's daughter screams with joy at Silverstone podium as F1 star wins her new toy

Nico Hulkenberg's daughter screams with joy at Silverstone podium as F1 star wins her new toy

Lando Norris' British Grand Prix celebrations go awry as he suffers freak injury... and he could be fined for breaking new rule too

Lando Norris' British Grand Prix celebrations go awry as he suffers freak injury... and he could be fined for breaking new rule too

Max Verstappen claims Oscar Piastri didn’t deserve British Grand Prix penalty

Max Verstappen claims Oscar Piastri didn’t deserve British Grand Prix penalty

F1 standings as Lando Norris edges closer to Oscar Piastri after British Grand Prix win

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F1 standings as Lando Norris edges closer to Oscar Piastri after British Grand Prix win

Nico Hulkenberg shows true colours after beating Lewis Hamilton to first-ever podium

Nico Hulkenberg shows true colours after beating Lewis Hamilton to first-ever podium

Lando Norris' mum's adorable message in emotional moment after British GP win

Lando Norris' mum's adorable message in emotional moment after British GP win

Lewis Hamilton gives 'cold stare' to British celebrity after 'body check' on Silverstone grid during very awkward run-in

Lewis Hamilton gives 'cold stare' to British celebrity after 'body check' on Silverstone grid during very awkward run-in

British Grand Prix: Lando Norris profits from Oscar Piastri penalty to clinch first home win

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British Grand Prix: Lando Norris profits from Oscar Piastri penalty to clinch first home win

Lando Norris king of Silverstone at British GP as Nico Hulkenberg finally lands podium

Lando Norris king of Silverstone at British GP as Nico Hulkenberg finally lands podium

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Brad Pitt and George Russell's awkward incident before F1 interview was gatecrashed

Fuming Oscar Piastri breaks silence on the 10-second penalty that cost him victory at the British Grand Prix

Fuming Oscar Piastri breaks silence on the 10-second penalty that cost him victory at the British Grand Prix

Lando Norris wins chaotic British GP to close gap on Oscar Piastri as veteran driver lands first EVER podium

Lando Norris wins chaotic British GP to close gap on Oscar Piastri as veteran driver lands first EVER podium

British Grand Prix - Formula One: Live leaderboard and lap-by-lap updates as Max Verstappen starts on pole ahead of Oscar Piastri at iconic Silverstone track

British Grand Prix - Formula One: Live leaderboard and lap-by-lap updates as Max Verstappen starts on pole ahead of Oscar Piastri at iconic Silverstone track

CHAOS in the British Grand Prix: Three drivers are forced to retire in opening laps and safety car is deployed after crash at treacherous Silverstone

CHAOS in the British Grand Prix: Three drivers are forced to retire in opening laps and safety car is deployed after crash at treacherous Silverstone

British Grand Prix 2025 LIVE: F1 race build-up and starting grid

British Grand Prix 2025 LIVE: F1 race build-up and starting grid

British Grand Prix LIVE: F1 race stream and updates as heavy rain falls at Silverstone

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British Grand Prix LIVE: F1 race stream and updates as heavy rain falls at Silverstone

British Grand Prix sees late change as F1 stewards hand out fresh Silverstone penalty

British Grand Prix sees late change as F1 stewards hand out fresh Silverstone penalty