The Formula 1 paddock was rocked Wednesday by the news that Christian Horner, the longtime CEO and team principal of Red Bull Racing, has been fired after a 20-year run that featured many race wins and championships with drivers like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.

After weeks of speculation over the future of Max Verstappen at Red Bull, it is Christian Horner who is departing the team. It was announced on Wednesday that Horner is leaving with immediate effect,

Christian Horner's bombshell Red Bull exit announcement sent a shockwave through the world of Formula One. However, many fans have expressed concern that this could be a sign of another high-profile departure: Max Verstappen.