Red Bull Racing's senior advisor has spoken out about Christian Horner's sudden departure from the team following the British Grand Prix.

Red Bull’s struggles on Sunday at the Belgian Grand Prix emphasised the job Laurent Mekies faces when it comes to turning around performance at Milton Keynes, but Christian Horner ’s replacement as team principal is also up against a significant driver line-up dilemma.

Red Bull Racing’s decision to sack team principal Christian Horner sent shockwaves through the sport of F1, and just over two weeks on the fallout is still continuing. On Tuesday July 9, the news broke that the all-conquering Horner was being moved out of the team he loved after a glorious 20-year run which delivered four consecutive drivers’