Prior to Wednesday, Horner had served as the only team principal Red Bull had ever had since it joined the grid in 2005, earning 124 victories, 107 pole positions, 287 podiums, eight drivers' world championships and six constructors' championships. Horner will be replaced by Laurent Mekies as CEO and team principal.

Red Bull abruptly fired longtime team principal Christian Horner on Wednesday, ending a 20-year stint that included eight Formula 1 drivers’ titles and recent turmoil that rocked the team on

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been fired after 20 years with the team, a team spokesperson told CNN Sports on Wednesday.