Horner: Wolff and Mercedes finding life easier without me

Christian Horner discussed his rivalry with Toto Wolff and was quizzed on when he could return to Formula 1 in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News; watch every session of the United States GP in Austin from Friday evening, live on Sky Sports F1

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Christian Horner says Mercedes and Toto Wolff are finding life in Formula 1 "easier" without the former Red Bull team principal.

Horner and Wolff had a huge rivalry over the last decade which culminated in the controversial 2021 season where Max Verstappen ended Mercedes' run of seven successive drivers' titles.

Red Bull then became constructors' champions in 2022 as Mercedes began a difficult period, which led to more exchanges between Wolff and Horner before the latter was sacked in July 2025.

Mercedes are set to reclaim both the drivers and constructors' titles this season with Kimi Antonelli becoming Formula 1's youngest world champion as early as this weekend at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, live on Sky Sports F1.

Source: Sky Sports