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[Saba Sports News] Just now, Red Bull Racing officially announced a major news: the team principal Christian Horner has been fired. The reason is poor performance. It is reported that Red Bull’s driver Max Verstappen is currently 69 points behind McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in the championship race. The team’s position has dropped to fourth in the constructor standings, falling 288 points behind the leader, McLaren. Poor performance may be the key reason for Red Bull’s decision to dismiss Horner. Red Bull was once a strong team in F1, and Horner’s leadership played a key role in the team’s success. His departure may affect the team’s development rhythm. Other teams might take this opportunity to adjust strategies and gain more advantages, thus changing the original competitive landscape of F1. The editor believes that although Horner led Red Bull to great achievements and created multiple championship eras, in the world of sports, results come first. If the team performs poorly and internal conflicts arise, even a veteran manager may be fired. This highlights the harsh and commercial nature of the sports industry.