2 Soft Compounds
2 Soft Compounds
W4 Podcast Studio
Going, Going, Gone! Horner Ousted In Red Bull's Radical Shake-Up
24 minutes Posted Jul 9, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Christian Horner Sacked by Red Bull
Jos Verstappen's Prophetic Warning
Reasons Behind Horner's Dismissal
Max Verstappen's Future Options
Who is Laurent Mekies?
Ripple Effects Across Formula One
Final Thoughts and Belgian GP Preview
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Going, Going, Gone! Horner Ousted In Red Bull’s Radical Shake Up 

The Formula One world has been thrown into chaos with the stunning announcement that Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal and CEO after 20 years at the helm. What seemed unthinkable just days ago has become reality, sending shockwaves through the paddock and raising profound questions about the future of the sport's dominant team.

This special episode of Two Soft Compounds dives deep into the bombshell news, exploring the multiple theories behind Horner's sudden dismissal. From the disappointing performance at the British Grand Prix to Jos Verstappen's eerily prophetic warning from March 2023 that "this team is going to implode" under Horner's leadership, Rick & Paul unpick the complex web of factors that may have led to this momentous decision. The recent exodus of key personnel – including Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall, and Jonathan Wheatley – looms large in our analysis, particularly after their skills helped rival teams outperform Red Bull at Silverstone. 


Production Credits:

Presented by: Rick Houghton
Studio Engineer & Editor: Roy D'Monte
Executive Producer: Ian Carless
Produced by: W4 Podcast Studio