For Christian Horner, the Formula 1 season is over after the team boss of Red Bull Racing was dismissed this week. However, he might be back in the sport soon, at least if Sky Sports is correct. The British broadcaster reports that Horner has reached an agreement with Red Bull on the duration of his gardening leave - the amount of time he'll be unable work for another employer.

Bernie Ecclestone bluntly stated that his friend Christian Horner was an “idiot” in relation to the investigation against him for alleged inappropriate behaviour.

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Christian Horner was the face of Red Bull Racing, but his tenure as a team principal came to an abrupt end this Wednesday. Whether this also signifies a farewell to Formula 1 remains to be seen. Should Horner reappear elsewhere before long need not come as a big surprise.