McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown insists he was “not surprised” by the sudden departure of arch rival Christian Horner at Red Bull. Horner, 51, was relieved of his duties as team principal and F1 CEO at Red Bull Racing after 20 years in the role. Laurent Mekies, formerly of sister team Racing Bulls, has taken over ahead of this week’s Belgian Grand Prix.

McLaren boss Zak Brown has delivered a savage swipe to recently axed Red Bull supremo Christian Horner. Horner was sensationally sacked after 20 years with the team, in a move that caught the Formula 1 paddock by surprise in early July.

Zak Brown has publicly commented for the first time on the shock sacking of Christian Horner from Red Bull Racing in the aftermath from the British Grand Prix.

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he was "not surprised" Christian Horner was sacked as team boss of Red Bull.

McLaren Racing chief executive Zak Brown said Christian Horner’s sacking as Red Bull team principal was not unexpected, but conceded that he was taken aback by the mid-season removal. Horner was dismissed on July 9,

McLaren Racing's chief executive Zak Brown has revealed he felt no shock at Christian Horner's removal from his position at Red Bull Racing. Speaking to Canadian broadcaster TSN, Brown acknowledged that whilst the timing might have been unexpected,