verstappen max max verstappen bull red bull future red hamilton mercedes hungarian

McLaren chief unsurprised by Horner Red Bull exit

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said the only surprise about Christian Horner's dismissal from Red Bull Racing was the timing.

Comments

Similar News

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri told by McLaren F1 boss what will decide title fight

McLaren wants Norris, Piastri to 'minimise trouble'

Lando Norris' angry outburst at Belgian GP as McLaren star looks to right his wrongs

Belgian Grand Prix: Lando Norris edges out McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to claim pole

Lando Norris claims pole position at Belgian Grand Prix as McLaren star keeps world championship hopes alive

Oscar Piastri: McLaren driver secures pole for Belgian Grand Prix sprint race as Lewis Hamilton crashes out

Hilton introduce £1,800-a-night McLaren hotel suite with twin F1 simulators, bar and smoothie delivered every morning

Lando Norris pips McLaren team-mate to Austrian Grand Prix victory

Lando Norris crashes out of Canadian GP in collision with McLaren team-mate Piastri as F1 title race swings massively

New footage shows how McLaren BROKE ‘priceless’ Lego F1 trophy after Lando Norris won British Grand Prix

McLaren F1 chief gets his way after Red Bull complaints as FIA plans major rule change

Christian Horner's arch rival sticks the boot in: McLaren boss Zak Brown insists he's 'not surprised' by nemesis' sacking as Formula One prepares for first race without Geri Halliwell's husband following brutal axing

McLaren's Lando Norris makes deal with Adrian Newey-backed group as CEO makes statement

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

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

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

Spanish Grand Prix: McLaren on top but Lando Norris is still wary of Max Verstappen in F1 title race

Lando Norris was smashed in the face by McLaren team-mate on British GP grid

McLaren Formula 1 team hire 15-year-old girl as junior race engineer

Oscar Piastri sets the pace again as Miami showdown against McLaren teammate Lando Norris heats up

Auto racing news

Glorious Goodwood racing tips: Best bets and odds for day five

Glorious Goodwood racing tips: Best bets and odds for day five

about 3 hours ago

Who is Felipe Drugovich? Fernando Alonso’s Hungarian Grand Prix replacement

Who is Felipe Drugovich? Fernando Alonso’s Hungarian Grand Prix replacement

about 3 hours ago

George Russell admits Mercedes support has changed since Max Verstappen put him 'at risk'

George Russell admits Mercedes support has changed since Max Verstappen put him 'at risk'

about 3 hours ago

Who is Felipe Drugovich? Fernando Alonso replacement at F1 Hungarian Grand Prix

Who is Felipe Drugovich? Fernando Alonso replacement at F1 Hungarian Grand Prix

about 3 hours ago

Max Verstappen moan is unfair after F1 race director did what drivers have begged for

Max Verstappen moan is unfair after F1 race director did what drivers have begged for

about 9 hours ago

Watch the confronting moment top jockey racially abuses Aboriginal people on video

Watch the confronting moment top jockey racially abuses Aboriginal people on video

about 10 hours ago

Kimi Antonelli makes Mercedes contract admission as Max Verstappen changes things

Kimi Antonelli makes Mercedes contract admission as Max Verstappen changes things

about 17 hours ago

Lewis Hamilton faces brutal reality check ahead of return to favourite stomping ground

Lewis Hamilton faces brutal reality check ahead of return to favourite stomping ground

about 19 hours ago

Max Verstappen: Dutch driver pledges future to Red Bull amid Mercedes rumours

Evening Standard

Max Verstappen: Dutch driver pledges future to Red Bull amid Mercedes rumours

about 20 hours ago

Cadillac negotiate with American driver in twist after deciding preferred F1 2026 lineup

Cadillac negotiate with American driver in twist after deciding preferred F1 2026 lineup

about 21 hours ago

Lewis Hamilton says what he really thinks as Ferrari confirm future F1 plans

Lewis Hamilton says what he really thinks as Ferrari confirm future F1 plans

about 21 hours ago

Ferrari respond to Christian Horner links with statement move - in major show of support for Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari respond to Christian Horner links with statement move - in major show of support for Lewis Hamilton

about 21 hours ago

Max Verstappen confirms 2026 Red Bull plans after F1 contract clause condition triggered

Max Verstappen confirms 2026 Red Bull plans after F1 contract clause condition triggered

about 22 hours ago

Max Verstappen makes huge decision over his Red Bull future after Christian Horner's sudden sacking

Max Verstappen makes huge decision over his Red Bull future after Christian Horner's sudden sacking

about 22 hours ago

Lucky punter beats the bookies with huge £5,000 payday after rank 150-1 outsider caused stunning upset at Glorious Goodwood

Lucky punter beats the bookies with huge £5,000 payday after rank 150-1 outsider caused stunning upset at Glorious Goodwood

New Renault CEO makes immediate announcement over Alpine F1 team's future

New Renault CEO makes immediate announcement over Alpine F1 team's future

George Russell claim made as 'painful' Toto Wolff contract tactics emerge – 'He blanked me'

George Russell claim made as 'painful' Toto Wolff contract tactics emerge – 'He blanked me'

Glorious Goodwood racing tips: Best bets and odds for day three

Glorious Goodwood racing tips: Best bets and odds for day three

Glorious Goodwood racing tips: Best bets and odds for day two

Glorious Goodwood racing tips: Best bets and odds for day two

Today’s Horse Racing Results

Today’s Horse Racing Results

Glorious Goodwood betting offers: A guide to the best Goodwood offers in 2025

Glorious Goodwood betting offers: A guide to the best Goodwood offers in 2025

Revealed: Woman at centre of Christian Horner scandal leaves Red Bull for a new role in motorsport

Revealed: Woman at centre of Christian Horner scandal leaves Red Bull for a new role in motorsport

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri told by McLaren F1 boss what will decide title fight

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri told by McLaren F1 boss what will decide title fight

Why Max Verstappen can’t join Mercedes despite Red Bull exit clause

Why Max Verstappen can’t join Mercedes despite Red Bull exit clause

Glorious Goodwood racing tips: Best bets and odds for day one

Glorious Goodwood racing tips: Best bets and odds for day one

Toto Wolff calls emergency meeting as Mercedes have two major problems to address

Toto Wolff calls emergency meeting as Mercedes have two major problems to address

Oscar Piastri's heartfelt reason he wrote grandad's name on Belgian GP winner's champagne

Oscar Piastri's heartfelt reason he wrote grandad's name on Belgian GP winner's champagne

Max Verstappen 2026 F1 plans decided as Red Bull release clause saga takes fresh twist

Max Verstappen 2026 F1 plans decided as Red Bull release clause saga takes fresh twist

Jos Verstappen squirms after being hit with awkward Christian Horner question as father of Red Bull star Max is grilled on rift with ex-team boss following his Formula One sacking

Jos Verstappen squirms after being hit with awkward Christian Horner question as father of Red Bull star Max is grilled on rift with ex-team boss following his Formula One sacking

Sky Sports F1 star Ted Kravitz calls out key Ferrari figure over Lewis Hamilton treatment

Sky Sports F1 star Ted Kravitz calls out key Ferrari figure over Lewis Hamilton treatment

Max Verstappen blasts FIA for 'ruining' Belgian GP with one key decision

Max Verstappen blasts FIA for 'ruining' Belgian GP with one key decision

Lewis Hamilton shows true colours as approach to struggling F1 rival spotted on live TV

Lewis Hamilton shows true colours as approach to struggling F1 rival spotted on live TV

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen moan at F1 bosses for 'silly' Belgian GP delay... accusing them of being 'way too cautious' in the rain

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen moan at F1 bosses for 'silly' Belgian GP delay... accusing them of being 'way too cautious' in the rain

Belgian GP result: Lando Norris gamble fails as Lewis Hamilton stars from back of grid

Belgian GP result: Lando Norris gamble fails as Lewis Hamilton stars from back of grid

Lando Norris makes surprise 'commitment' admission after Oscar Piastri wins Belgian F1 GP

Lando Norris makes surprise 'commitment' admission after Oscar Piastri wins Belgian F1 GP

Lando Norris blinked to hand advantage to Oscar Piastri in race for the F1 title - it's back to the drawing board for the Brit after Belgian Grand Prix, writes JONATHAN MCEVOY

Lando Norris blinked to hand advantage to Oscar Piastri in race for the F1 title - it's back to the drawing board for the Brit after Belgian Grand Prix, writes JONATHAN MCEVOY

Max Verstappen in disagreement with Lando Norris as he slams 'silly' decision at Belgian GP

Max Verstappen in disagreement with Lando Norris as he slams 'silly' decision at Belgian GP

Christian Horner reveals his plans for first F1 race since Red Bull axe

Christian Horner reveals his plans for first F1 race since Red Bull axe

F1 Belgian Grand Prix start aborted as FIA issues statement after stopping race

F1 Belgian Grand Prix start aborted as FIA issues statement after stopping race

Martin Brundle in Ozzy Osbourne tribute at Belgian GP – 'My favourite grid walk guest'

Martin Brundle in Ozzy Osbourne tribute at Belgian GP – 'My favourite grid walk guest'

F1 farce as Belgian GP is hit by red flag before the start of the race - despite the rain stopping - leaving Max Verstappen fuming

F1 farce as Belgian GP is hit by red flag before the start of the race - despite the rain stopping - leaving Max Verstappen fuming

Lewis Hamilton suffers further blow as Belgian GP grid changes hours before F1 race

Lewis Hamilton suffers further blow as Belgian GP grid changes hours before F1 race

Lewis Hamilton made his disappointment known after huge blow at Belgian GP

Lewis Hamilton made his disappointment known after huge blow at Belgian GP

Glorious Goodwood odds: Latest betting odds for Glorious Goodwood 2025

Glorious Goodwood odds: Latest betting odds for Glorious Goodwood 2025

Lando Norris' angry outburst at Belgian GP as McLaren star looks to right his wrongs

Lando Norris' angry outburst at Belgian GP as McLaren star looks to right his wrongs

From the Hollywood star to the ex-driver at the centre of a toxic divorce after coming out as gay: As Formula One prepares to race without Christian Horner - where are the stars who raced before former Red Bull boss' first appearance 20 years ago?

From the Hollywood star to the ex-driver at the centre of a toxic divorce after coming out as gay: As Formula One prepares to race without Christian Horner - where are the stars who raced before former Red Bull boss' first appearance 20 years ago?

Belgian GP star who raced against Michael Schumacher quit F1 to become aircraft dealer

Belgian GP star who raced against Michael Schumacher quit F1 to become aircraft dealer

CALUM McCLURKIN: Time has run out for this sport to run away from its problems… D-Day has arrived

CALUM McCLURKIN: Time has run out for this sport to run away from its problems… D-Day has arrived

How to watch the Belgian Grand Prix: TV channel and live stream for Formula One today

Evening Standard

How to watch the Belgian Grand Prix: TV channel and live stream for Formula One today

Lando Norris praises Scottie Scheffler after The Open winner's 'unfulfilled' comment

Lando Norris praises Scottie Scheffler after The Open winner's 'unfulfilled' comment

Lando Norris explains how he showed up Oscar Piastri in Belgian GP qualifying showdown

Lando Norris explains how he showed up Oscar Piastri in Belgian GP qualifying showdown

Red Bull confirm another major F1 leadership change after Christian Horner exit

Red Bull confirm another major F1 leadership change after Christian Horner exit

Belgian Grand Prix: Lando Norris edges out McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to claim pole

Evening Standard

Belgian Grand Prix: Lando Norris edges out McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to claim pole

Lewis Hamilton blasts 'unacceptable' mistake in reaction to Belgian Grand Prix disaster

Lewis Hamilton blasts 'unacceptable' mistake in reaction to Belgian Grand Prix disaster

Lando Norris stars in Belgian GP qualifying as Lewis Hamilton suffers latest F1 nightmare

Lando Norris stars in Belgian GP qualifying as Lewis Hamilton suffers latest F1 nightmare

Lewis Hamilton's nightmare weekend continues as the Ferrari star's time is deleted during qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton's nightmare weekend continues as the Ferrari star's time is deleted during qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix

Lando Norris claims pole position at Belgian Grand Prix as McLaren star keeps world championship hopes alive

Lando Norris claims pole position at Belgian Grand Prix as McLaren star keeps world championship hopes alive

Lewis Hamilton kicked out of Belgian Grand Prix qualifying as F1 stewards intervene

Lewis Hamilton kicked out of Belgian Grand Prix qualifying as F1 stewards intervene

F1 stars all say same thing about Belgian Grand Prix sprint after Max Verstappen win

F1 stars all say same thing about Belgian Grand Prix sprint after Max Verstappen win

Lewis Hamilton points finger at Ferrari car after suffering Belgian GP disaster

Lewis Hamilton points finger at Ferrari car after suffering Belgian GP disaster