Formula 1 is in a “healthier” place with Laurent Mekies as the Red Bull Racing CEO rather than Christian Horner. That is the blunt opinion expressed by McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, who believes that a line was crossed with Horner when it comes to Formula 1 politics.

Christian Horner's close rival believes the sport is much better without him, following his Red Bull exit last month.

Zak Brown has said that Formula One is “healthier” without Christian Horner and that the sport will be “in a better place” without the former Red Bull team principal.

Formula One is a “healthier” place without Christian Horner, claims McLaren boss Zak Brown. This comes after Mr Horner, who lives in an Oxfordshire mansion with his wife and former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell,