Horner was let go from his role as Red Bull's chief executive officer (CEO) and team principal after the British Grand Prix, and has since been replaced by Laurent Mekies

LONDON, July 22 — 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, just three days after Red Bull driver Max Verstappen finished fifth in the British Grand Prix.

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