Drivers 2026 - Christian Horner
Christian Horner
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Toto Wolff and Christian Horner in battle for Alpine shares
A new corporate battle is brewing behind the scenes of the Formula 1 paddock, involving two of the sport's most prominent and rivalrous figures. Former Red Bull team princip...
10 Mar 2026 14:17 -
Analysis: The Fall of Christian Horner at Red Bull Racing
The landscape of Red Bull Racing has been fundamentally altered following the sudden departure of Christian Horner. After nearly two decades at the helm, the man who oversaw the...
25 Feb 2026 15:41 -
The Guitar and the "Ginger Spice" Coffee: Horner’s Hilarious Mercedes Blunder
After months of uncharacteristic silence following his departure from Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner has returned to the spotlight with a story that perfectly encapsulates th...
09 Feb 2026 13:54 -
Christian Horner Opens Up on Toto Wolff Rivalry
Christian Horner has broken his silence regarding his intense, years-long rivalry with Toto Wolff, insisting that the animosity between them was often exaggerated by the media. ...
02 Feb 2026 09:53 -
Zak Brown Continues War of Words with Ousted Horner
The long-standing rivalry between McLaren CEO Zak Brown and former Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner remains as sharp as ever, despite Horner’s departure fro...
22 Jan 2026 10:54 -
Red Bull Explains Horner Dismissal: “We Had to Act”
Red Bull have publicly explained their decision to dismiss Christian Horner, with senior executive Oliver Mintzlaff stressing that the move was unavoidable. According to Mintzla...
22 Dec 2025 07:36 -
Horner in Talks With Alpine: Brit Sits Down With Briatore
Christian Horner is exploring a potential return to the Formula 1 paddock after his exit from Red Bull, with Alpine emerging as a serious option. According to reports, the Brito...
17 Dec 2025 09:37 -
Perez Reveals the Last Message He Sent to Horner
Sergio Perez has shared the final message he sent to Christian Horner after leaving Red Bull, offering a glimpse into their private farewell after four intense seasons together....
27 Nov 2025 10:39 -
Horner Emerges as Top Candidate at Aston Martin: Verstappen Also on the List
According to ESPN, Aston Martin has placed Christian Horner at the top of its shortlist for a major leadership role within the team. The report claims team owner Lawrence Stroll...
25 Nov 2025 13:42 -
Red Bull's silent coup - Marko's confession reveals truth behind Horner firing
Christian Horner led Red Bull twenty years. Multiple world titles. Dominance. Loyalty. Until he didn't. Helmut Marko now revealed why. And his words are devastating. ...
29 Oct 2025 15:46 -
Ben Sulayem Surprised Brown with Horner’s Presence at Dinner
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem caused a stir last week with an unexpected Instagram post. The image showed him dining with McLaren CEO Zak Brown and former Red Bull team pri...
21 Oct 2025 10:39 -
Unrest at Ferrari: Hamilton and Leclerc react irritably to Horner rumors
The Formula 1 rumor mill is in full swing: Christian Horner is being linked to a move to Ferrari. Although the team denies the stories, the reactions from Lewis Hamilton and Cha...
17 Oct 2025 16:45 -
Hamilton Not Keen on Horner Joining Ferrari: “It’s a Distraction”
Christian Horner continues to be one of the most talked-about figures in Formula 1. After being linked with Alpine, Aston Martin, and Haas earlier this year, reports emerged thi...
17 Oct 2025 08:37 -
Horner backs Verstappen as an 'outside chance' for 2020 championship
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has marked driver Max Verstappen as one with an 'outside chance' on the 2020 championship. Verstappen has been the constant cha...
03 Sep 2020 12:33 -
Wolff: Barcelona win after Silverstone woes shows the 'strength' of Mercedes
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said the win for the team in Barcelona after the struggles in Silverstone a week earlier shows the 'strength' of the staff in the ...
18 Aug 2020 17:35 -
Horner: Verstappen P2 was 'absolute maximum' team could achieve
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was satisfied with how the team performed during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, saying Max Verstappen's second place was the '...
16 Aug 2020 20:20 -
Horner: No guarantee Verstappen would’ve avoided a puncture before pit stop
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says there was no guarantee that Max Verstappen would've made it to the end of the British Grand Prix without a puncture in the fina...
03 Aug 2020 09:42 -
Horner: Perez's positive coronavirus test a 'stark reminder' for F1
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has highlighted that Sergio Perez's positive coronavirus test result is a “stark reminder” of why Formula 1 has imp...
01 Aug 2020 13:25 -
Horner: Criticism of Albon is ‘very harsh’
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended Alexander Albon, stating the criticism he has received in recent races is “very harsh”. Last time out in Hunga...
22 Jul 2020 11:02 -
Horner: 'Short memory' people quick to forget Albon's Austrian GP
Christian Horner says people have short memories after criticising Alexander Albon's race at the Styrian Grand Prix last weekend. The Thai-British driver equalled his best ...
15 Jul 2020 11:58 -
Horner: All F1 teams should fear Racing Point
All Formula 1 teams should be fearful of Racing Point's pace in 2020, according to Red Bull's team principal Christian Horner. After a somewhat disappointing qualifying...
14 Jul 2020 14:27 -
Red Bull rules out Vettel deal for 2021
Red Bull has affirmed its satisfaction with its current driver line-up and has ruled out the possibility of bringing Sebastian Vettel on board for the 2021 season. Vettel will ...
10 Jul 2020 11:20 -
Verstappen unhappy losing 'easy' podium finish
Max Verstappen has expressed his displeasure following his retirement from the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Dutchman was running in second place when he was hit with...
06 Jul 2020 09:18 -
Horner calls on Hamilton to apologise for Albon crash
Christian Horner has called on Lewis Hamilton to apologise for the collision that saw Alexander Albon spin out of podium contention at the Austrian Grand Prix. Hamilton and Alb...
05 Jul 2020 20:58 -
Red Bull: Beating both Mercedes in qualifying a 'tall order'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes it will be a tall order for Red Bull to beat both Mercedes drivers during qualifying in Austria. After final practice at the R...
04 Jul 2020 13:24 -
Red Bull and AlphaTauri to receive Honda engine upgrade in Austria
Honda will introduce a new power unit upgrade at the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, which will be available for both Red Bull and AlphaTauri. 2020 marks the t...
30 Jun 2020 14:40 -
Horner: Red Bull in 'a very good place' to challenge Mercedes in 2020
Red Bull is confident it can start the 2020 Formula 1 season posing a serious threat to Mercedes who has dominated the sport since 2014. The energy drink squad enjoyed its firs...
30 Jun 2020 11:42 -
Albon: Getting used to garage COVID-19 protocols 'seamless'
Alexander Albon says the process of getting used to new protocols inside team garages amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been “seamless”. Formula 1 will retu...
26 Jun 2020 13:44 -
Photos: Red Bull RB16 filming day at Silverstone
Red Bull was the latest team to conduct on-track activity ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 season, which will begin next weekend. Alexander Albon was behind the wheel of the RB16 as...
25 Jun 2020 17:58 -
Horner: F1 at a 'perfect time' to trial new race format
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Formula 1 is at the “perfect time” to trial reverse grid races. The 2020 F1 season is set to get underway in Austria n...
01 Jun 2020 17:49 -
Horner provides insight into Australian GP cancellation process
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has provided an insight into how the process of cancelling the Australian Grand Prix unfolded in March earlier this year. The season-op...
13 May 2020 16:02 -
Horner: Vettel enormously unlikely to return to Red Bull
Christian Horner says that Sebastian Vettel potentially returning to Red Bull in 2021 is an “extremely unlikely” scenario. On Tuesday, Ferrari announced that it wou...
13 May 2020 12:02 -
Horner: 'Why not give teams the opportunity to buy last year’s car?'
Christian Horner has suggested that Formula 1 teams should have the option to buy a rival's car from the previous season in order to save costs. Formula 1's financial s...
12 May 2020 10:58 -
Horner: Drivers will be 'rusty as hell' when F1 returns
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is expecting that drivers will be rusty and cause incidents when Formula 1 returns later this year. It's been over five months sinc...
09 May 2020 11:35 -
'Unthinkable' seeing Renault staff members in Red Bull factory - Horner
Red Bull team principal has revealed that some staff from the Renault team have been working in the Red Bull factory in an 'unthinkable' scenario relating to the Project...
04 May 2020 12:22 -
Brown challenges Ferrari to release FIA engine deal details under 'ethical duty'
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has challenged the Ferrari team to release the details of its secret engine deal with the FIA, under the morals of 'ethical duty'. The FIA conduct...
29 Apr 2020 16:13 -
Horner: Introduce customer cars to save costs
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has proposed the idea of introducing customer cars for smaller teams in order to save costs in the short term. Formula 1 faces an uncer...
20 Apr 2020 09:49 -
Horner: Austrian GP behind closed doors possible
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that the opening race of the 2020 season could take place in July in Austria behind closed doors. The next race scheduled to b...
16 Apr 2020 10:29 -
Horner: Factory shutdown could be extended into May
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that it's likely that Formula 1's factory shutdown will be extended beyond the end of April. In light of the coronavir...
04 Apr 2020 09:34 -
Horner: Marko's 'Corona Camp' comment was never a serious suggestion
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner affirms that Dr Helmut Marko's controversial 'Corona Camp' comment was never taken as a serious suggestion within Red Bull. ...
01 Apr 2020 15:59 -
F1 teams have 'reasonable agreement' to further delay regulation changes - Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed details of a 'reasonable agreement' that teams have made to further postpone the regulation changes for F1 until 20...
01 Apr 2020 10:02 -
'Honda has built a very good and strong engine for 2020'
Red Bull and Honda enter their second year in partnership together this year, and the early indications are that Honda has produced an impressive power unit. In 2019,...
28 Feb 2020 14:15 -
Horner: Chinese GP in November 'a big ask' for teams
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has spoken about the proposition to hold the postponed Chinese Grand Prix at the end of the year, believing it would be very tough on te...
26 Feb 2020 11:48 -
Horner: Honda's track data 'spot on' with dyno tests
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says the on-track data from Honda is corresponding with the information that it received during dyno tests. The Japanese manufacturer e...
24 Feb 2020 10:10 -
Horner: Car collaborations between F1 teams 'makes sense'
Red Bull team principal Christan Horner has spoken out about collaborations between teams in Formula 1, stating that it's an option that 'do make sense' for a lot of...
23 Feb 2020 11:46 -
Horner not expecting major driver market movement before 2021
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner doesn't believe there will be any major driver transfers before the 2021 season. Much of the current field is tied down to co...
31 Dec 2019 10:18 -
Horner: Honda delivered what it promised
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Red Bull was delivered what it was promised from its engine manufacturer for the first time in "a long time" in 2019.&nbs...
23 Dec 2019 13:25 -
Horner: 2019 was Verstappen's strongest year in F1
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the 2019 campaign was Max Verstappen's strongest season in Formula 1 to date. It marked the Dutchman's fifth year in t...
13 Dec 2019 10:54 -
'Easy to forget' 2019 was Albon's first F1 season - Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes it's "easy to forget" that the 2019 season was Alexander Albon's first in Formula 1. Albon started the...
09 Dec 2019 10:12 -
Horner: 2019 was 'beyond Red Bull's expectations'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the 2019 Formula 1 season exceeded the energy drink squad's expectations. The team picked up three race wins and six...
05 Dec 2019 08:21 -
'Public pressure' a factor in Gasly demotion - Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says that 'public pressure' was a contributing factor in the decision to demote Pierre Gasly to Toro Rosso after a disappointing...
25 Nov 2019 13:36 -
Albon's performance in Brazil 'encouraging' for 2020 - Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has praised Alexander Albon's performance in Brazil, saying that the Anglo-Thai rookie 'impressed the whole team' on Su...
21 Nov 2019 09:24 -
Horner: Verstappen was never going to give up Brazil victory
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that Max Verstappen was not willing to give up his victory to Lewis Hamilton as the pair dueled for the race win during Sunday&...
18 Nov 2019 18:33 -
Horner brushes off Albon's FP1 crash
Christian Horner has played down the significance of Alexander Albon's crash towards the end of the opening practice session in Brazil. As the circuit was drying in the clo...
16 Nov 2019 09:16 -
Red Bull encouraged for 2020 following competitive run of races
Red Bull is hopeful it can carry over its competitive pace from the second half of 2019 to 2020, says team boss Christian Horner. The energy drink squad has picked up two races...
06 Nov 2019 17:55 -
Horner: Unlimited 2020 spend could see 'broader gaps' in 2021
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Formula 1 has "missed an opportunity" by not introducing the $175m budget cap for 2021 before implementing the new te...
26 Oct 2019 11:26 -
FIA to investigate Monza Q3 tactics
The FIA has announced that they will be investigating the final lap of Qualifying. All the drivers except for McLaren's Carlos Sainz Jr failed to make it to the s...
07 Sep 2019 17:48 -
Horner: Red Bull intends to continue with Honda
Christian Horner is not worried about Red Bull's contract with Honda, as it expects to extend its partnership with the Japanese manufacturer for more years to come. Honda j...
05 Sep 2019 09:54 -
Horner 'impressed' by Albon's Red Bull debut
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admits that he was impressed by Alexander Albon after his debut weekend at the energy drink squad. Albon was promoted to the team durin...
03 Sep 2019 09:17 -
Horner: IndyCar aeroscreen use could see new F1 interest
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that the use of the aeroscreen in IndyCar from next season onwards could potentially see new interest from Formula 1. The aero...
24 Aug 2019 20:30 -
Horner defends decision not to pit Verstappen amid Hamilton battle
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended the team's decision not to pit Max Verstappen for fresh drivers while ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton pitted for fre...
04 Aug 2019 18:24 -
Horner says young drivers battles 'great for F1'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has praised the sport's younger drivers, commenting that their recent battles up and down the grid has been great for the sport. Hi...
23 Jul 2019 12:14 -
Horner: No discussions with Vettel over Red Bull return
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted that there is no intention to lure Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel back to the team in 2020, despite the German's curre...
22 Jul 2019 09:10 -
Horner hails Gasly after strong finish at Silverstone
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hailed the performance of their driver Pierre Gasly after he finished fourth in Sunday's British Grand Prix. Gasly showed impro...
17 Jul 2019 11:27 -
Horner: Two-stop strategy a possibility after early degradation signs
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that a two-stop strategy could be the optimum choice for Sunday's British Grand Prix. However, he conceded that Merc...
12 Jul 2019 13:04 -
Horner: Verstappen currently the best driver in the world
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen is currently the best driver in the world following his consistent performances over the past year. The Dutchma...
09 Jul 2019 11:54 -
Horner: 2019 Austria win tastes better than 2018
Red Bull's victory at the Austrian Grand Prix last Sunday tasted better than its win in Spielberg 12 months ago, according to team principal Christian Horner. The energy dr...
01 Jul 2019 12:51 -
Horner expects Paul Ricard surface to 'settle down'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the abrasive track surface at the Circuit Paul Ricard will "calm down" as the weekend draws on. During the opening p...
21 Jun 2019 13:09 -
Horner: Barcelona should remain as F1 test venue
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is hopeful that Barcelona remains as Formula 1's go to pre-season test venue. The Circuit de Catalunya is not set to feature o...
17 May 2019 17:34 -
Kvyat calls for the end of Friday running
Daniil Kvyat believes that Formula 1 should get rid of its Friday practice sessions to make weekends more unpredictable. Teams currently have three hours of green flag running ...
06 May 2019 17:32
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- Country United Kingdom
- Date of b. Nov 16 1973 (52)
- Place of b. Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
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