Christian Horner is a former British racing driver and motorsport executive, best known for his role as the former team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing's Formula One team from 2005. Under his leadership, Red Bull Racing secured six World Constructors' Championship titles between 2010 and 2023, establishing Horner as a prominent figure in Formula One. Horner was relieved of his duties at Red Bull as of 9th July 2025.
In November 1973, Christian Edward Johnston Horner was born into a family with ties to the car industry.
In 1991 Christian Horner won a Formula Renault scholarship, marking the beginning of his car racing career.
In 1992, Christian Horner competed in the British Formula Renault Championship with Manor Motorsport, finishing as a race winner and highest-placed rookie.
In 1993, Christian Horner competed in British Formula Three, finishing second in the Class B Championship and winning five races.
In 1996, Christian Horner raced in British Formula Two, alongside his participation in British Formula Three with the TOM'S team.
In 1997, Christian Horner co-founded Arden International, a Formula 3000 team, with his father, marking his transition into team management.
In 1997, Christian Horner moved up to Formula 3000 and founded the Arden team, marking a significant step in his motorsport career.
In 1998, Christian Horner continued in F3000 with Arden, joined by Kurt Mollekens, who showed promise during the season.
From 1999 Christian Horner was in a relationship with Beverley Allen.
In 1999, after retiring from driving, Christian Horner signed Viktor Maslov and Marc Goossens for the FIA F3000 season, marking a new direction for Arden.
In 2000, Arden competed in the Italian F3000 series, with Warren Hughes finishing second in the Championship.
In 2002, Arden won the Team Championship in F3000 with drivers Tomáš Enge and Björn Wirdheim.
In 2003, Björn Wirdheim won the F3000 title, and Arden retained the Team Championship under Christian Horner's leadership.
In November 2004, Red Bull purchased Jaguar F1 Team, setting the stage for Christian Horner's move into Formula One management.
In 2004, Arden, under Christian Horner, dominated the final season of F3000 with Vitantonio Liuzzi and Robert Doornbos, securing both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championship titles.
In January 2005, Christian Horner was appointed as the head of Red Bull Racing, becoming the youngest team principal at the time.
In November 2005, Christian Horner played a key role in recruiting Adrian Newey as the team's chief technical officer, a strategic move for Red Bull Racing.
In 2005, Christian Horner became the team principal and CEO of Red Bull in Formula One.
In 2005, at the age of 31, Christian Horner became the youngest team principal in Formula One history when he joined Red Bull.
In February 2006, Adrian Newey started work at Red Bull, however the car had already been designed for that year.
In 2007, the RB3, the team's first Newey-designed car, and Renault engines arrived at Red Bull Racing.
In 2009, Christian Horner signed Sebastian Vettel to Red Bull, a strategic move that contributed to the team's future success.
In 2009, Red Bull finished a strong second in the Constructors' Championship.
From 2010, Christian Horner built a dynasty that won all four Constructors' and Drivers' titles until 2013.
In 2011, Red Bull won their second Constructors' Championship.
In 2012, Red Bull won their third Constructors' Championship.
In October 2013, Christian Horner's then-partner, Beverley Allen, gave birth to their daughter, leading to their separation in the following months.
In 2013, Christian Horner was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Birthday Honours for services to motorsport.
In 2013, Red Bull Racing won its fourth consecutive F1 Constructors' Championship as Vettel won his fourth Drivers' Championship.
On November 11 2014, Christian Horner and Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell announced their engagement.
On May 15 2015, Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell were married in Woburn, Bedfordshire, marking a significant life event.
In January 2017, Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell welcomed the birth of their son.
In 2021, Red Bull Racing finished second in the F1 Constructors' Championship with drivers Sergio Pérez and Max Verstappen and Verstappen won his maiden F1 Drivers' Championship.
In 2022, Red Bull Racing won the F1 Constructors' Championship with drivers Pérez and Verstappen.
In 2023, Christian Horner led Red Bull, with Max Verstappen, to claim the Constructors' title while winning a record 21 of 22 Grands Prix.
In 2023, Christian Horner, as team principal and CEO, led Red Bull to win their sixth World Constructors' Championship title.
In 2023, Red Bull Racing won the F1 Constructors' Championship for a 6th time, with Verstappen winning his third F1 Drivers' Championship and Pérez finishing 2nd.
On February 5 2024, Red Bull confirmed that Christian Horner was facing an investigation following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague.
On July 9 2025, Christian Horner was sacked as team principal and CEO of Red Bull during the mid-season break of the 2025 season.
In January 2026, a labour judge will hear the case regarding the allegations against Christian Horner, with ongoing reporting restrictions in the UK.
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