After 20 years at the helm of Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner is out as team principal and CEO, effective Wednesday. The bombshell move comes at a tumultuous time for the Formula One team as it struggles to create a competitive car, sitting fourth in the constructors’ standings largely thanks to Max Verstappen’s performances this season.

Christian Horner oversaw the most dominant era in Red Bull Racing's Formula 1 effort, leading the team's effort to eight drivers' titles and six constructor titles in his 20 years as team principle. That all came to an end on July 9 though,