With Fred Vasseur facing intense scrutiny over his future as the Ferrari team boss courtesy of the Italian press, Horner had championed the need for “stability” in an organisation, stressing Red Bull enjoyed it and it has led to 14 world championships. Just days later, Red Bull suddenly released Horner with immediate effect, the memo not received.

By sacking Christian Horner, Red Bull has made a big change to try to return to F1 winning ways. But there are other steps it must take, too

Ferrari have seemingly made a decision on whether to pursue Christian Horner after he was sacked by Formula 1 rivals Red Bull. On Wednesday, the F1 world was stunned by the announcement that Horner had been ‘relieved of his operational duties’ by Red Bull, the team he had run for over two decades.