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 chief Zak Brown has admitted he is ‘not surprised’ by Christian Horner’s Red Bull sacking as he offered a theory on his rival’s dismissal

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said the only surprise about Christian Horner's dismissal from Red Bull Racing was the timing.