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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has admitted that he was not surprised by Red Bull's decision to part ways with Christian Horner.

Horner was given his marching orders by the energy drinks giant earlier this month following 20 years at the helm

McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown insists he was “not surprised” by the sudden departure of arch rival Christian Horner at Red Bull. Horner, 51, was relieved of his duties as team principal and F1 CEO at Red Bull Racing after 20 years in the role. Laurent Mekies, formerly of sister team Racing Bulls, has taken over ahead of this week’s Belgian Grand Prix.

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Many talking points ahead of Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix translates into a more open betting market and more attractive odds than usual. During Formula 1’s two-week minibreak the once dominant Red Bull team sensationally fired its team principal Christian Horner, who had been at the helm for 20 years and won six constructor titles.

McLaren boss Zak Brown has delivered a savage swipe to recently axed Red Bull supremo Christian Horner. Horner was sensationally sacked after 20 years with the team, in a move that caught the Formula 1 paddock by surprise in early July.