Jeremy Clarkson speaks of 'extreme surprise' at friend's news
The former Top Gear and Grand Tour host previously said he had friends with the Red Bull Racing team at F1, including the now former chief executive and team principal.
The 65-year-old Clarkson's Farm star, who runs his 1,000 acre farm in Chadlington, responded to a fan on Twitter who asked for his opinion.
In response, Mr Clarkson said: 'It is extremely surprising.'
He had attended the most recent Grand Prix held at Silverstone over the weekend and was also photographed talking to Mr Horner.
Christian Horner was reduced to tears when he announced to his Red Bull staff that his two-decade spell as team principal had been terminated.
The 51-year-old was effectively sacked from his role by the British-based Formula One team's parent company, Red Bull GmbH, on Tuesday.
Horner travelled to the team's Milton Keynes factory on Wednesday to deliver the bombshell news to a stunned 1,500-strong workforce at 10am.
Red Bull Group CEO Oliver Mintzlaff said: 'We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional work over the last 20 years.
'With his tireless commitment, experience, expertise and innovative thinking, he has been instrumental in establishing Red Bull Racing as one of the most successful and attractive teams in Formula One.
'Thank you for everything, Christian, and you will forever remain an important part of our team history.'
Horner later added on Instagram: 'After an incredible journey of 20 years together, it is with a heavy heart that today I say goodbye to the team I have absolutely loved.
'It's been an honour to be part of this incredible era of motorsport. I leave with immense pride in what we've achieved and also with what's in the pipeline for 2026 — and huge respect for everyone who's made F1 the pinnacle it is today.'
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