By sacking Christian Horner, Red Bull has made a big change to try to return to F1 winning ways. But there are other steps it must take, too

As the F1 paddock weighs in on Christian Horner’s next move in Formula 1, the former Red Bull team boss may have already hinted at it in an interview in April. Horner was axed by Red Bull last week, the announcement sending shockwaves through the paddock as it brought an end to his two decades in charge.

As the dust settles on Christian Horner's shock departure from Red Bull, this is how the team’s prospects look for the remainder of the 2025 F1 season