Christian Horner tearful as he announced his Red Bull sacking to staff

Christian Horner’s exit as Red Bull team principal was announced on Wednesday (David Davies/PA)

Christian Horner was reduced to tears when he announced to his Red Bull staff that his two-decade spell as team principal had been terminated.

The 51-year-old was effectively sacked from his role by the British-based Formula One team’s parent company, Red Bull GmbH, on Tuesday.