FORMULA 1 legend Jacques Villeneuve says Christian Horner “doesn’t seem to be affected by pressure” so could be Ferrari’s team principal. However, if Lewis Hamilton’s

French engineer Mekies, previously team principal at Red Bull ’s sister F1 team Racing Bulls, has taken over from Horner and is at the helm this weekend for the Belgian Grand Prix. Mekies previously enjoyed a near-decade stint at Toro Rosso, the old name for Red Bull’s sister team, and also has experience to his name at Ferrari and the FIA.

Lewis Hamilton has broken his silence on Christian Horner's Red Bull departure amid speculation linking him to Ferrari. After two decades at Red Bull, Horner was sacked as team principal earlier this month, marking the end of a dominant era in Formula 1.

LEWIS HAMILTON delivered a brutal, blunt response to Christian Horner’s sacking. The seven-time world champion shrugged off the news in today’s press conference ahead of the Belgium Grand Prix.

Could Christian Horner become Ferrari's team principal? One friend says it's unlikely thanks to the team's 'image.'

Horner departs Red Bull not only as their only Team Principal in history, but a rather successful one at that. His run as the longest-tenured boss on the grid comes to a close with eight Drivers’ Championships and six Constructors’ Championships alongside his name.

Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Christian Horner after his exit from Red Bull a fortnight ago. Horner, 51, was relieved of his duties as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in charge, in a shock announcement which sent shockwaves through the paddock.

What's next for Christian Horner is the big question with Alpine emerging as the favourite with Sky pundits ruling out Ferrari.

Toto Wolff joked that he will be 'really in the s***' if Christian Horner returns to F1 in one particular role. Horner was sacked as Red Bull team principal earlier this month in a move that shocked the Formula 1 world.