Laurent Mekies, the boss of sister team Racing Bulls, will replace Horner, who has been with the team since its inception in 2005 and led it to 124 wins and numerous championships.

Nico Hulkenberg could finally tick off a major milestone: achieving his first ever podium in Formula 1 at the British Grand Prix. Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley was proud of one of the greatest drives he has seen at the British track.

Oscar Piastri was leading Max Verstappen under the safety car but was given a ten-second time penalty for “erratic braking” after the Dutch driver was forced to go around the McLaren to avoid contact

Renault-owned Alpine appointed former sporting director Steve Nielsen on Friday to handle the day-to-day running of the Formula One team following the departure of principal Oliver Oakes.