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Jul 9
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Christian Horner exits Red Bull - reacti...

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After 20 years leading Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner has been 'released' from his role as CEO with immediate effect. 

Red Bull issued a statement confirming Horner's exit. He will be replaced by Laurent Mekies, formerly Team Principal of Racing Bulls. 

Tom Clarkson and F1TV commentator Alex Jacques give their reaction to the news, talk about the past 18 months at Red Bull and discuss what Horner's exit and Mekies' arrival means for the team in the future.

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