Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has responded to his sudden ousting from the team. Horner served the outfit for 20 years since 2005, and was said to have a contract lasting until 2030.

Christian Horner says his sacking as Red Bull F1 team boss "came as a shock" in his first public comment since the news broke on Wednesday morning. Red Bull's Austrian leadership informed Horner on Tuesday night that it had relieved him of his duties as F1 CEO and team principal, following a stint of 20 years at the helm.

Christian Horner gave an emotional farewell to staff after being sacked as Red Bull boss on Wednesday and said leading the team had been the biggest privilege of his life.