Christian Horner's close rival believes the sport is much better without him, following his Red Bull exit last month.

BUDAPEST, Hungary — McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown believes the political battles in Formula One will be “healthier” with Laurent Mekies in charge of Red Bull instead of Christian Horner. Horner was dismissed as Red Bull team principal after more than 20 years in charge following last month’s British Grand Prix, coming as a shock to the F1 paddock.

Christian Horner has swapped Formula 1 speed for four-legged horsepower in a cheeky new Instagram post, days after his shock exit as Red Bull Racing team principal. Horner, who led Red Bull to multiple Constructors’ Championships and guided Max Verstappen’s dominant reign in F1,