Sauber F1 boss Jonathan Wheatley says what Christian Horner achieved at the helm of Red Bull was “extraordinary.”
But with that era over, Wheatley – Red Bull’s former long-serving sporting director – reflected on it with pride. He is also “glad” for Max Verstappen after he reaffirmed his commitment to Red Bull .
Jonathan Wheatley reflects on Christian Horner Red Bull era
A challenging 18 months for Horner as Red Bull’s team leader came to an end shortly following the British Grand Prix.
Red Bull announced that the 51-year-old had been dismissed with immediate effect. His replacement was confirmed as Laurent Mekies, who went from Racing Bulls team principal to Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal.
As a result, Alan Permane transitioned from Racing Bulls racing director to team boss