Formula 1 is back after a two-week break, this time in Silverstone. While teams are preparing and going through the motions, there is one common thing that we will not witness this week. Sky Sports’ popular commentator David Croft has confirmed Red Bull boss Christian Horner will not take part in the pit wall chat during the weekend.

The Red Bull boss has provided some valuable insights to the fans over the years. As a result, the listeners around the world instantly know the situation on the track and are provided a detailed insight into the problems faced by the drivers.

However, the iconic line, ‘we’ve got Christian Horner with us on the pit wall’ from David Croft will not be heard this time around. At the same time, the timing of Horner’s absence has led to some bemusing questions from the fans.

Red Bull test driver Juri Vips’ contract was terminated recently because of a racial term he used during a live stream. Following this, Nelson Piquet’s racial slur towards Hamilton also gathered headlines ahead of the British GP.

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As a result, the entire F1 world has come together to take a stand against any form of racism. Now, the fans have criticized the Englishman’s decision to not take part in the pit wall chat this week. They took to Twitter to express their views.

F1 fans react to the absence of Red Bull boss from Sky Sports pit wall chat

David Croft confirmed this news under a post in the comment section. And when a fan questioned the timing of the decision, the commentator established the fact that Horner’s absence from the British GP was planned a long way back.

Interestingly, some fans celebrated the Red Bull boss’ non-participation in Sky Sports this week. They have certainly grown tired of hearing Horner’s words over the years by the looks of it.

Meanwhile, fans are excited about the race in Silverstone which has proved to be a spectacle in the past. Christian Horner’s team will look to carry the momentum and further extend the lead at the top of the standings.

Red Bull and in particular Max Verstappen will look to redeem himself after he suffered a horrific crash last year in Silverstone. The Dutchman, however, currently leads the standings by a huge margin.

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So, can Christian Horner and Co continue their impressive form, or will the likes of Charles Leclerc and hometown hero Lewis Hamilton have a say?