History of Christian Horner in Timeline

Christian Horner is a prominent British motorsport executive, best known as the Team Principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing in Formula One. Appointed in 2005, he has led the team to significant success, securing six World Constructors' Championship titles between 2010 and 2023. Prior to his management career, Horner was a racing driver.

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1963: Colin Chapman won 1963 Constructors' Championship

In 1963, Colin Chapman won the 1963 Constructors' Championship aged 34.

November 1973: Christian Horner Born

Christian Edward Johnston Horner was born in November 1973. He later became a British motorsport executive and former racing driver.

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1991: Formula Renault scholarship

In 1991, Christian Horner won a Formula Renault scholarship.

1992: Competed in British Formula Renault Championship

In 1992, Christian Horner competed in the British Formula Renault Championship with Manor Motorsport, finishing the season as a race winner and the highest placed rookie.

1993: British Formula Three

In 1993, Christian Horner moved up to British Formula Three for P1 Motorsport, finishing second in the Class B Championship and winning five races.

1994: British Formula Three

In 1994, Christian Horner competed in British Formula Three for the Fortec team.

1995: British Formula Three

In 1995, Christian Horner competed in British Formula Three for the ADR team.

1996: Raced in British Formula Two

In 1996, Christian Horner raced in British Formula Two and also raced in British Formula Three for the TOM'S team.

1997: Co-founded Arden International

In 1997, Christian Horner co-founded the International Formula 3000 team Arden International with his father.

1997: Moved up to Formula 3000

In 1997, Christian Horner moved up to Formula 3000, founding the Arden team.

1998: Continued in F3000

In 1998, Christian Horner continued in F3000 with Arden, and decided to step back from driving at the conclusion of the season to focus on developing the team.

1999: Relationship with Beverley Allen

Christian Horner was in a relationship with Beverley Allen from 1999 to 2013.

1999: Signed Viktor Maslov and Marc Goossens

In 1999, after retiring from competitive driving, Christian Horner signed Viktor Maslov and Marc Goossens for the FIA F3000 season and Dave Richards' Prodrive organisation bought a 50 percent stake in Arden.

2000: Darren Manning Signed

In 2000, Darren Manning was signed to replace Goossens. Arden also competed in the Italian F3000, winning three races and finishing second in the Championship with Warren Hughes.

2001: Darren Manning in Arden

In 2001, Darren Manning continued to race for Arden, scoring one pole and two podium finishes.

2002: New driver line-up

In 2002, Christian Horner recruited a new driver line-up for Arden with Tomáš Enge and Björn Wirdheim. The team won the Team Championship.

2003: Wirdheim won the title

In 2003, Björn Wirdheim won the title and Arden retained the Team Championship.

November 2004: Red Bull purchased Jaguar F1 Team

In November 2004, Red Bull purchased Jaguar F1 Team, which became Red Bull Racing.

2004: Drivers' and Constructors' Championship titles

In 2004, Christian Horner's Arden team secured both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championship titles in F3000.

January 2005: Appointed to head Red Bull Racing

In January 2005, Christian Horner was appointed to head the Red Bull Racing team, becoming the youngest team principal at the time.

November 2005: Recruited Adrian Newey

In November 2005, Christian Horner played a key role in recruiting Adrian Newey, who was announced as the team's chief technical officer.

2005: Team Principal and CEO of Red Bull

In 2005, Christian Horner became team principal and CEO of Red Bull in Formula One.

2005: Youngest team principal in Formula One

In 2005, Christian Horner became the youngest team principal in Formula One history, joining the recently established Red Bull project at age 31.

February 2006: Newey started work at Red Bull

In February 2006, Adrian Newey started work at Red Bull.

2007: Arrival of Mark Webber and Renault engines

In 2007, Mark Webber arrived at Red Bull, along with Renault engines.

2009: Signed Sebastian Vettel

In 2009, Christian Horner signed Sebastian Vettel to Red Bull Racing.

2009: Second in the Constructors' Championship

In 2009, Red Bull Racing finished a strong second in the Constructors' Championship.

2010: First Constructors' Championship

In 2010, Christian Horner led Red Bull Racing to win their first Constructors' Championship, and Sebastian Vettel won the Drivers' Championship.

2010: Won Constructors' and Drivers' titles

In 2010, Christian Horner's Red Bull team won both the Constructors' and Drivers' titles.

2011: Second Constructors' Championship

In 2011, Christian Horner led Red Bull Racing to win their second Constructors' Championship, and Sebastian Vettel became the world's youngest double-champion.

2012: Third Constructors' Championship

In 2012, Christian Horner led Red Bull Racing to win their third Constructors' Championship, and Vettel became the world's youngest triple World Champion.

October 2013: Birth of daughter

In October 2013, Beverley Allen gave birth to a daughter with Christian Horner.

2013: Fourth Consecutive Constructors' Championship

In 2013, Christian Horner led Red Bull Racing to win its fourth consecutive F1 Constructors' Championship as Vettel won his fourth Drivers' Championship.

2013: Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

In 2013, Christian Horner was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to motorsport.

2013: Officer of the Order of the British Empire

In 2013, Christian Horner was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

2013: Won Constructors' and Drivers' titles

In 2013, Christian Horner's Red Bull team won both the Constructors' and Drivers' titles.

November 2014: Engagement announced

On 11 November 2014, Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell announced their engagement.

May 2015: Married Geri Halliwell

On 15 May 2015, Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell were married in Woburn, Bedfordshire.

January 2017: Birth of son

In January 2017, Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell's son was born.

2021: Success returned with Max Verstappen

From 2021, success later returned with Max Verstappen.

2021: Verstappen won maiden F1 Driver's Championship

In 2021, Red Bull Racing finished second in the F1 Constructors' Championship. Max Verstappen won his maiden F1 Drivers' Championship at the final race of the season.

2022: Red Bull Racing won F1 Constructors' Championship

In 2022, Red Bull Racing won the F1 Constructors' Championship. Verstappen also won the F1 Drivers' Championship while Pérez placed 3rd.

2022: Constructors' title

In 2022, Red Bull claimed the Constructors' title.

2023: Sixth World Constructors' Championship title

In 2023, Christian Horner, as team principal and CEO, led Red Bull to win their sixth World Constructors' Championship title.

2023: Red Bull Racing won F1 Constructors' Championship for 6th time

In 2023, Red Bull Racing won the F1 Constructors' Championship for a 6th time. Max Verstappen won his third F1 Drivers' Championship whilst Sergio Pérez finished 2nd. This was the first time that Red Bull Racing had drivers finish 1–2 in the Drivers' Championship.

2023: Constructors' title

In 2023, Red Bull claimed the Constructors' title and winning a record 21 of 22 Grands Prix.

February 2024: Investigation following allegations

On 5 February 2024, Red Bull confirmed that Christian Horner was facing an investigation following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague and Horner was cleared of all wrongdoing on 28 February.

2024: Max Verstappen Era

From 2021 to 2024, success later returned with Max Verstappen.

2024: Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

In 2024, Christian Horner was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours for services to motorsport.

2024: Commander of the Order of the British Empire

In 2024, Christian Horner was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

July 2025: Relieved of duties

On 9 July 2025, Christian Horner was relieved of his duties as team principal and CEO of Red Bull following the British Grand Prix.

September 2025: Agreement in the amount of £80m

In September 2025, it was reported that both Red Bull and Horner had reached agreement in the amount of £80m, to settle his outstanding contract.

2025: Serving as team principal and CEO of Red Bull

In 2025, Christian Horner served as team principal and CEO of Red Bull in Formula One

January 2026: Employment action

In January 2026, a judge is scheduled to hear the complainant's employment action; the UK court has imposed "reporting restrictions" at the request of one of the parties.