Rumor: Horner requested $50 million in compensation.

      Christian Horner's tenure as Red Bull Racing team principal is in the past, but the parties still need to legally formalize the termination of their collaboration. Horner's contract with Red Bull was valid until 2030 inclusive, and he is entitled to compensation for early termination. There is no exact information on the amount, but according to rumors in the British press, it is about a $50 million payout that Horner has requested through his lawyers. He would receive exactly that if he completed the contract to the end. It is believed that this amount is more than twice the sum Red Bull is willing to pay as compensation. After his departure, Horner will not be able to take up employment with another team for some time. According to Sky Sports, Christian is required to take a mandatory leave, which in Formula 1 is formally called "garden leave." In Horner's case, this leave extends until the end of 2025. Therefore, if we see Christian in another Formula 1 team, it will not happen before January 2026.