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Lewis Hamilton’s frank response to Christian Horner’s departure

Martin Brundle reveals what Christian Horner said to him after Red Bull sacking
  • Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Christian Horner following his departure as Red Bull team principal a fortnight ago.
  • Horner, 51, was in charge of Red Bull for 20 years, during which the team secured 14 world championships.
  • Hamilton, now at Ferrari, described Horner's work at Red Bull as “remarkable” and acknowledged his skill in running such a large organisation.
  • He recalled an initial meeting with Horner in 2005 when Hamilton was looking to enter GP2, noting they didn't “hit it off from the get-go”.
  • Hamilton wished Horner all the best, despite their long-standing rivalry on the Formula 1 circuit.
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