Christian Horner admits he was “shocked” when he learned of his Red Bull exit as his farewell speech to employees was leaked on Wednesday. Horner, the team principal at Red Bull Racing for 20 years, was relieved of his duties by Red Bull’s parent company on Wednesday morning in a surprise announcement.

Horner delivered a farewell speech at Red Bull Racing's UK headquarters that at times had him stumbling to keep himself composed and at other times at a loss for words. The now-ex CEO and team principal said he will remain employed by Red Bull but, operationally, is no longer part of the team.

According to Sky Sports F1 Horner gave a farewell speech at the team’s Milton Keynes factory on Wednesday, footage of which the outlet reviewed. “Yesterday I was informed by Red Bull that, operationally,