Nico Rosberg, the former Mercedes driver and Sky F1 pundit, believes Christian Horner’s sacking by Red Bull was “a long time in the making.” And the 2016 World Champion says it feels “completely unreal” to think that Horner is no longer in charge of the team he built into a winning machine.

Race start time and grid with Norris on pole and Hamilton down the order - Follow live F1 updates from Spa-Francorchamps with Norris on pole ahead of Piastri and Leclerc

Williams Racing F1 driver Alex Albon has opened up on Christian Horner's ousting ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.

Christian Horner was fired by Red Bull Racing over a fortnight ago, but his name has found a way back into the Formula One paddock. It's been a talking point since it occurred: Christian Horner's sacking as Red Bull team principal and CEO has been thoroughly discussed by all the F1 pundits across all relevant media.

Christian Horner already appears to be plotting a return to Formula 1. It’s been less than two weeks since Red Bull dismissed their long-serving team principal, ending his two-decade spell in charge.

An F1 insider has pointed to a team currently seeking a new principal as a potential landing spot for Christian Horner.

The Belgian Grand Prix is the first Formula 1 race since the end of the 2004 season that has not been attended by Christian Horner who was axed as Red Bull boss last week

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff quipped that he could be "in the sh*t" if ex-Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner decided