Horner was axed by Red Bull in a bombshell announcement two weeks ago as Red Bull GmbH higher-ups called time on his 20-year tenure with the Formula 1 team. Reportedly summoned to a meeting in London in the days after the British Grand Prix, Horner was informed that he had been released from his operational duties with immediate effect.

Christian Horner always spoke highly of Arvid Lindblad, the great talent from Red Bull's junior academy. However, following his dismissal as Red Bull Racing's team boss, Horner won't be able to decide if the Brit (18) will make his Grand Prix debut in 2026.

Weeks after the firing of team principal Christian Horner, Red Bull is still dealing with his departure within the team.

The Belgian GP marks the first race since 2005 that Christian Horner is not team principal at Red Bull Racing.

Max Verstappen overtook Oscar Piastri on the first lap. Alex Bierens de Haan/. SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium -- Max Verstappen kicked off Red Bull's post-Christian Horner