Christian Horner OUT at Red Bull: What’s Next for F1?

09/07/2025 11 min
Christian Horner OUT at Red Bull: What’s Next for F1?

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Episode Synopsis

Christian Horner is out at Red Bull after 20 years—what does this bombshell mean for F1? Todd Lewis breaks down a massive week in motorsports, from drama in Formula One to IndyCar, NASCAR, and beyond.

This week on Speed Chronicles, Todd Lewis unpacks one of the biggest stories in Formula 1 history: the sudden dismissal of longtime Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. What triggered the decision, and what’s next for Horner and the team?

Todd also shares thoughts on the newly released F1 movie, offering a reality check for racing fans expecting 100% authenticity. He takes us back to the British Grand Prix to weigh in on Oscar Piastri’s controversial penalty and explores whether F1 needs a more consistent approach to infractions.

In IndyCar, Scott Dixon continues to defy time with his seventh win at Mid-Ohio, while Alex Palou may be gearing up for a record-setting run. NASCAR Canada heads west, but concerns around car count remain. Plus: what’s the future of the Chicago street race, and why might San Diego or Mexico be next?

Whether you’re into F1, IndyCar, or NASCAR, this episode delivers sharp insights, unfiltered opinions, and a look ahead at a busy racing weekend.



[Chapters]

0:00 – Huge F1 news: Christian Horner dismissed

0:37 – What went wrong at Red Bull?

1:34 – What’s next for Christian Horner?

2:24 – Will Horner join F1 commentary?

3:12 – Thoughts on the new F1 movie

4:46 – Movie realism vs. racing reality

6:04 – Final verdict on the F1 movie

6:34 – Piastri’s penalty at the British Grand Prix

7:06 – Scott Dixon dominates Mid-Ohio

7:33 – Can Alex Palou break the season win record?

8:29 – Santino Ferrucci: confidence or arrogance?

8:55 – NASCAR Canada’s western swing

9:25 – Is Chicago’s NASCAR race done?

9:59 – Cody Ware crash & late caution

10:25 – IMSA returns to Canada + weekend preview



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