WATCH: Wife Geri Horner’s Valtteri Bottas-inspired horse-riding analogy stuns Red Bull boss Christian Horner

Valtteri Bottas gets a unique parallel in Drive to Survive season opener.

Christian Horner and Geri Horner (Credits: Daily Mail ) and Valtteri Bottas (Credits: @likedbytash/ Twitter)

A familiar location for fans, Christian Horner‘s residence in Oxfordshire has become a recurring backdrop in Netflix’s Drive to Survive. In the inaugural episode of the new season, a delightful scene unfolds featuring the Red Bull team principal and his wife, Geri Horner, enjoying horseback riding together. Horner recalled an incident where his wife compared Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas to a horse.

Christian Horner recounted an incident where his wife, Geri Horner, drew a comparison. The couple had been conversing about the distinct personalities of the horses they were riding. His wife playfully remarked that his horse shared certain traits with Valtteri Bottas. In jest, he responded by advising her not to insinuate that he was “riding Bottas.”

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“My wife made a reference, we were talking about the personalities of the horses that we were riding, and she said: “Your horse is a little bit of a Valtteri. And I said: “Darling, you cannot say that I’m riding Bottas!” Christian Horner said.

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The Horners compare horses and racing in the first episode of Drive to Survive Season 4

Christian Horner and Geri Horner (Image credit: The Sun)

Season 4 of Drive to Survive premiered early this year. This much-anticipated season is bound to mesmerize audiences once again with its enthralling content. Renowned for its visually stunning narratives, the show promises to deliver an exceptional viewing experience this time. In the same episode, the Horners compare Horses to F1 racing.

Geri Horner explained the nature of horses, emphasizing their need for clear direction and control. In response, Horner compared horses and racing drivers, noting that both can sense the emotional atmosphere around them. He pointed out that when the person in charge is nervous, it can affect the horse or racing driver negatively, whereas being in control yields positive outcomes.

Christian Horner riding Bottas? ?

Horner: "My wife made a reference, we were talking about the personalities of the horses that we were riding, and she said: "Your horse is a little bit of a Valtteri"

And I said: "Darling, you cannot say that I'm riding Bottas!"

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Geri Horner said, “Horses do wanna be told what to do. They want you to be in charge,” “They can feel it. If they’re. Like racing drivers. If you’re nervous, they are nervous,” responded Horner. “If you’re in control, they are in control.”

The rest of the episode focuses on Christian Horner, delving deep into his insights regarding the season’s commencement. The episode intricately unfolds the narrative surrounding the pre-season preparations and the electrifying Bahrain Grand Prix.