The truth is” that Red Bull has a “very good relationship” with McLaren’s leadership duo Zak Brown and Andrea Stella. That is the claim made by Red Bull Racing boss Laurent Mekies, after McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown “bluntly” stated that Formula 1 will be in a “healthier” state with Mekies at the helm rather than Christian Horner.

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

McLaren boss says Formula One is a ‘healthier’ place without Christian Horner - Zak Brown and the former Red Bull team principal did not get along.

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.

SPA, Belgium — Max Verstappen has said the departure of Red Bull Formula One chief Christian Horner will have no influence on any decision about his future with the team.

Speaking to reporters after talks with Horner's successor Laurent Mekies at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the American welcomed the Frenchman's appointment and said his predecessor had crossed a line.

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.

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown believes the political battles in Formula One will be “healthier” with Laurent Mekies in charge of Red Bull instead of Christian Horner. Horner was dismissed as Red Bull team principal after more than 20 years in charge following last month’s British Grand Prix,