Laurent Mekies has big shoes to fill as Christian Horner's successor as Red Bull Formula 1 chief, after the former Racing Bulls, Ferrari and FIA man was confirmed in the role on Wednesday.

From Red Bull’s humble beginnings to Formula 1 dominance, Christian Horner was at the heart of it all.

In less than two years, a championship-caliber team has disintegrated, Horner’s surprise sacking on Wednesday being the denouement.