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.

While the move sent shockwaves through the paddock, Brown told TSN he wasn't surprised it happened. "Maybe the timing but not the result," Brown said. "There has been a lot of drama there over the last couple of years,

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he was "not surprised" Christian Horner was sacked as team boss of Red Bull.