Christian Horner: The constant who finally changed

Much like the speed of light, he was a universal constant at Red Bull.

- MORGAN BOLTON

It is also true that Kimi Antonelli the precocious 18-year-old Mercedes rookie has lived his entire life in a world where Horner has only ever been Red Bull's team principal.

Horner, sacked just this week, was like the rising sun in the east - reliable, on time and, when the mood struck him, fiery and ruthless as it set in the west.

"You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain," the now-famous adage goes and that is very much true for Horner.

Eight World Drivers' Championships, six Constructors' titles and 124 Grand Prix wins is a record that any team would be proud of, but not enough when the hangman comes for you, when public opinion moves against you, or you've peeved off your corporate overlords.