Christian Horner’s alleged attempt to assume Red Bull Racing’s total control reportedly created tensions with the Austrian giant

Christian Horner reportedly highlighted that Red Bull's automotive arm had become financially self-sufficient for the first time in its history.

Christian Horner’s alleged attempt to assume Red Bull Racing’s total control reportedly created tensions with the Austrian giant

Christian Horner and Mark Mateschitz (via IMAGO)

Christian Horner has faced a difficult time in the past few months. The 50-year-old was investigated after a female Red Bull employee accused him of inappropriate behavior. The Briton was cleared of any misconduct. However, an alleged evidence leak created controversy once again. Now, reports have emerged over Horner’s situation with Red Bull GmbH.

It is believed that the Austrian side of Red Bull, owned by the Late Dietrich Mateschitz‘s son has aligned itself against Christian Horner. Mark Mateschitz and Helmut Marko were reportedly looking to oust the Briton amidst the recent revelations. However, the support of majority Red Bull shareholder Chalerm Yoovidhya from Thailand has allowed the 50-year-old to continue his duties.

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Christian Horner has been the Red Bull Racing Team Principal since 2005. However, the Briton lost complete authority over Milton Keynes after the demise of Dietrich Mateschitz. Subsequently, Horner allegedly attempted to regain this control by proposing a separation of the Red Bull automotive arm from the entire company. This includes Red Bull Racing, Red Bull Powertrains, Red Bull Advanced Technologies, and VisaCashAppRB.

Horner reportedly highlighted that the entire automotive arm of Red Bull managed to complete its finances without the support of the parent company. The 50-year-old claimed that Milton Keynes had become self-sufficient and did not need to rely on help from Austria for the first time in its history.

This is believed to be the origin of the tensions between Horner and the Austrian Red Bull headquarters. Although, the 50-year-old will likely continue as the team principal for the coming weeks unless further action is taken against the Briton.

Christian Horner reportedly tried to buy a stake in Red Bull Racing

Formula 1 teams have skyrocketed in value in the past few years. This has made an F1 team a good investment. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff owns 33% of the Brackley-based team. Moreover, an investment group including Hollywood icon Ryan Reynolds and NFL star Travis Kelce acquired a 24% stake in Alpine.

Christian Horner and Chalerm Yoovidhya
Christian Horner and Chalerm Yoovidhya (via IMAGO).

Christian Horner has led Red Bull Racing since the team’s first season in 2005 after taking over Jaguar. The Briton has played an integral role in making Milton Keynes a championship winner over the years. Subsequently, Horner reportedly tried to buy the F1 team from Chalerm Yoovidhya without notifying the Austrian owners of Red Bull Gmbh. However, the 50-year-old did not succeed.

Certainly, Christian Horner has found himself in a tough spot in the public eye. Moreover, the 50-year-old’ has soured his relationships with the Austrian management of the parent company. However, Horner remains put as the team principal for the time being. Fans would be looking forward to seeing how things pan out at Milton Keynes in the coming weeks.

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