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Christian Horner's close ally, David Coulthard, has finally broken his silence over the former Red Bull chief's sacking. The Scotsman did not comment directly on the issue, but reflected on Red Bull's achievements in F1 under Horner's leadership.
Christian Horner was let go by Red Bull post the British Grand Prix, after two decades of service, during which the team achieved eight drivers' world championships and six constructors' titles.
The news shocked the whole F1 paddock and remains one of the biggest stories heading into the upcoming race in Belgium. Former Red Bull driver, David Coulthard, has finally had his say about the matter in the lead-up to the Belgian Grand Prix as well.
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Speaking about the whole situation to Sport.de, the 54-year-old said (as quoted by GPBlog):
"It's not my decision, so it's not for me to comment on it. But we know he [Horner] is no longer with the team, and all we can do is look at the results the team has achieved over the past twenty years with him as a team principal, and they were pretty good."
Based on his track record, Coulthard believes Christian Horner does not have any reason to doubt himself after being sacked by Red Bull. The Milton Keynes-based outfit claimed 124 victories, 107 pole positions during his time in charge.
Horner has already been linked with moves to join numerous F1 teams now that he is no longer team principal at Red Bull. But the Briton still remains employed by the team and has reportedly been put on gardening leave for now.
"Such is life": David Coulthard's honest thoughts on Christian Horner being moved on by Red Bull
David Coulthard claimed that it would be fanciful for anyone to believe that they could last in F1 forever, while speaking in the context of Christian Horner being fired by Red Bull. The former F1 driver pointed out an expiration date for all competing in the sport, including management personnel.
Speaking to the aforementioned source, Coulthard claimed that it is inevitable for people to be replaced, especially in the fast-moving world of motorsports.
"Such is life: anyone who thinks everything lasts forever is living outside reality," said Coulthard.
"Things change, and that's how it should be. That's life. In sports, drivers have at most a career of ten years, then the next generation comes along. Honestly don't see why should be any different for anyone involved in the sport," he concluded.
Former Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies has been put in charge of the Red Bull Racing outfit. His first high-pressure challenge in the new role will be navigating the upcoming Belgian GP weekend starting on July 25.
