Did Christian Horner Retire?
Yes, Did Retire
Christian Horner
Motorsport • Also known as: Christian Edward Johnston Horner, Horner
Date of birth: November 16, 1973
Career started: January 1, 1997
When did Christian Horner retire?
Christian Horner did retire on July 9, 2025. Retired after 28 years
Why did Christian Horner retire?
Christian Horner sacked as red bull racing team principal and ceo in july 2025 after 21 seasons, following a downturn in performance and internal tensions.
Biography
Christian Edward Johnston Horner (born 16 November 1973) is a British motorsport executive and former racing driver. He was team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing in Formula One from 2005 to 2025, leading the team to six Constructors' and eight Drivers' Championships. Horner began his career as a racing driver before founding Arden International and moving into team management. He became the youngest team principal in F1 history and built Red Bull into a dominant force, signing key figures like Adrian Newey and Sebastian Vettel. Horner was awarded an OBE in 2013 and a CBE in 2024 for services to motorsport. He was dismissed from Red Bull in 2025 amid internal challenges and controversy.
Teams/Organizations
- Arden International (1997–2004)
- Red Bull Racing (2005–2025)
Achievements
- 6× Formula One Constructors' Champion as team principal (2010–2013, 2022, 2023)
- 8× Formula One Drivers' Champion as team principal (2010–2013, 2021–2024)
- 124 Grand Prix wins as team principal (second-most in F1 history)
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE, 2024)
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE, 2013)
Retirement Status
Sacked as Red Bull Racing team principal and CEO in July 2025 after 21 seasons, following a downturn in performance and internal tensions.
Last updated: July 10, 2025
