Formula One's Spa weekend marks a new start for Red Bull and reigning world champion Max Verstappen as the team go racing for the first time without Christian Horner at the helm. The Briton's sudden sacking after a 20-year reign of rare success,

The Belgian Grand Prix will be Laurent Mekies' first race as a Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal after Christian Horner's exit.

Christian Horner has reportedly been in contact over a shock return to Formula 1, less than two weeks after his Red Bull departure. Earlier in the month, the F1 world was shaken to its core by the sudden announcement that Horner had been sacked by Red Bull.

Red Bull then went a step further with George Russell and Mercedes. After the Brit beat Verstappen to the top step of the podium at the Canadian Grand Prix, Christian Horner headed a protest focused on his behaviour behind the safety car. This was eventually thrown out by the FIA.

The Racing Bulls driver has confidently suggested that there are high chances of Sergio Perez's return to F1 next year.

By sacking Christian Horner, Red Bull has made a big change to try to return to F1 winning ways. But there are other steps it must take, too

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