Not only did Liam Lawson claim a career-best result in Formula One’s Austrian Grand Prix, but the Kiwi was the best of the four cars in the Red Bull stable after the 70-lap affair. A masterful drive in the Racing Bull,

With key figures gone and reigning champion Max Verstappen eyeing the exit, Red Bull Racing’s empire is cracking—fast. The once unshakeable F1 titan now faces an uncertain future

Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal; the team have not publicly provided a reason for his dismissal; Horner is also understood to be unaware of the specific reason

Horner leaves Red Bull with eight Drivers' Championship and six Constructors' Championship trophies under his belt, having overseen one of the greatest dynasties in modern F1 history in the ground effect era. His replacement, Laurent Mekies, has an unenviable task on his hands.

Red Bull F1 junior star Liam Lawson crashed out of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on the first lap, amid tyre chaos for several drivers. While the track was dry in some areas, prompting Charles Leclerc and George Russell to pit before the start of the race, it was still wet in others for the start of the race.

Christian Horner’s sacking from Red Bull sent shockwaves through Formula 1. But his replacement Laurent Mekies could be the calm presence the team needs amid what promises to be an intense period