Published on, Sept. 23 -- September 23, 2025 4:00 AM

Christian Horner has formally left Red Bull after agreeing a severance deal following his sacking as team principal in July.

Red Bull's statement announcing his departure did not give any figures, but a source close to Red Bull told BBC Sport that Horner had received a pay-off of 60m euros (£52m), which would be one of the biggest pay-outs in sports history.

The 51-year-old was in charge of the Formula 1 team since their inception in 2005, leading them to eight drivers' championship and six constructors' championship titles.

He had a salary of 12m euros (£10m) a year and a contract to 2030.

On 9 July Red Bull said Horner had been "released from his operational duties".

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