Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff denied playing a role in the firing of former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.

Toto Wolff believes Formula 1 is worse off without his "polarising" old sparring partner Christian Horner, but thinks the former Red Bull boss will return to the paddock in future.

French engineer Mekies, previously team principal at Red Bull ’s sister F1 team Racing Bulls, has taken over from Horner and is at the helm this weekend for the Belgian Grand Prix. Mekies previously enjoyed a near-decade stint at Toro Rosso, the old name for Red Bull’s sister team, and also has experience to his name at Ferrari and the FIA.

Weeks after the firing of team principal Christian Horner, Red Bull is still dealing with his departure within the team.

Toto Wolff has responded to Christian Horner’s F1 exit with a fresh fear about the future of the former Red Bull team principal. Horner and Wolff’s F1 rivalry has been highly publicised in press conference slanging matches over the years,

The drivers, team members and new boss all try to look forward as the Belgian GP (and a new era) gets underway

Williams Racing F1 driver Alex Albon has opened up on Christian Horner's ousting ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.

Laurent Mekies has taken over as CEO and team principal at Red Bull Racing from ousted Christian Horner, which has sparked rumours of turmoil and discontent withtin the team. The recently promoted team boss responds.