Christian Horner wants “quiet time” away from the Formula 1 spotlight after the shock news broke of his Red Bull dismissal. That is the claim put forward by respected Formula 1 reporter Jonathan McEvoy, though while this is the next step Horner has chosen, McEvoy expects the 51-year-old to ultimately return to the sport.

Horner was relieved of his duties as Red Bull F1 CEO on Wednesday in a shock announcement. The 51-year-old won six constructors’ and eight drivers’ titles with the team but fell out with sections of senior management towards the end of his tenure.

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