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

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,