Christian Horner's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Christian Horner. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

2004: Drivers' and Constructors' Championship titles

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

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.

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.

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.