Christian Horner could return to F1 after Red Bull exit confirmed | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKieran JacksonTuesday 23 September 2025 10:03 BSTChristian Horner's emotional speech after Redbull F1 sackingChristian Horner has officially departed from Red Bull, receiving a reported payout exceeding £80m.He was relieved of his operational duties as F1 team principal and CEO in July, after 20 years with the team, following a power struggle.Horner's exit follows a personal scandal last year involving alleged "inappropriate behaviour", for which he was cleared after two internal investigations.During his tenure, Horner led Red Bull to six constructors' titles and eight drivers' crowns since the team's inception in 2005.He is now free to return to Formula One next year and has been linked with a move to Alpine.In fullChristian Horner ‘receives £80m pay-out from Red Bull’ – and can return to F1 next yearThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in