Horner's resignation will not affect Ford's plans.
In 2026, Red Bull Racing will switch to its own power units developed in partnership with Ford. One of the initiators of this project was Christian Horner, and today Ford confirmed that his departure will not impact the company's plans. "Ford expresses its gratitude to Christian Horner for his collaboration and dedication to the Red Bull Ford Powertrains program," the brief statement said. "We look forward to returning to the Formula 1 starting grid in 2026."
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Red Bull thanked Horner for his work.
Oliver Mintzlaff, responsible for all advertising activities of the Austrian energy drink manufacturer Red Bull, thanked the dismissed Christian Horner for his work since 2005.
Brundle: Hornaday wasn't told the reason for his dismissal.
The ousting of team leader Christian Horner was a surprise to everyone, including Christian himself, who had dedicated twenty years to the team.
Pirelli completed tests at Silverstone.
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Bernie Ecclestone: Why was Horner dismissed in a single day?
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was shocked by Christian Horner's dismissal from Red Bull Racing.
It became known what Horner said when saying goodbye to the team.
Today at 10:00 local time at the Red Bull facility in Milton Keynes, Christian Horner held a farewell meeting with the team staff, during which he announced the shareholders' decision of the Austrian company to dismiss him from his position as team principal.
Christian Horner: I am saying goodbye to the team with a heavy heart.
Christian Horner posted an emotional message expressing gratitude to team staff, partners, fans, and rivals.
Horner's resignation will not affect Ford's plans.
Ford has confirmed that Christian Horner's departure will not affect the company's plans to return to Formula 1 in 2026.