Horner was advised he was getting the boot on Tuesday however was nonetheless given the prospect to make a speech at Crimson Bull’s UK base in Milton Keynes.
As seen within the footage, which was obtained by Sky Sports activities Information, Horner “broke down in tears and obtained prolonged ovations from his former colleagues.”
Horner mentioned to the gang: “Yesterday, I used to be knowledgeable by Crimson Bull that operationally I’d now not be concerned with the enterprise or the crew shifting ahead.
“I’ll nonetheless stay employed by the corporate, however, operationally, the baton will probably be handed over.
“It got here as a shock to myself. I’ve had an opportunity to replicate over the past 12 hours and needed to face in entrance of all of you to interrupt this information.
“And to specific my gratitude to every single member of the crew that has given a lot over the past 20-and-a-half years that I have been right here.
“After I arrived 20 years in the past, with just a few much less gray hairs, I walked right into a crew and didn’t know what to anticipate however I used to be instantly welcomed and we began to construct what grew to become a powerhouse in F1.
“Watching and being a part of this crew, has been the most important privilege of my life.”