India, July 9 -- Red Bull took a bold decision on Wednesday to sack their team principal, Christian Horner, after his 20-year stint with them. Horner played a pivotal role in Red Bull's ascent in Formula 1, overseeing their journey to eight drivers' championships and global prominence. The two-decade-long association started when Red Bull entered F1 as a full constructor in 2005.

Red Bull did not give a reason for the decision in a statement on Wednesday, but thanked Horner for his work and said he will "forever remain an important part of our team history."

Horner, husband of Geri Halliwell (better known as Ginger Spice), rose to mainstream fame beyond the F1 paddock, thanks in large part to his central role in Netflix's Drive to Survi...