Red Bull team principal Christian Horner reveals his dream job beyond Formula One

Christian Horner joined Red Bull back in 2005.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner reveals his dream job beyond Formula One

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner (Image credit: SBNation.com)

Christian Horner retired from racing at 25 in 1999, marking the end of his career as a driver. However, his subsequent role at the helm of Red Bull Racing has proven that his competitive spirit continues to burn bright. However, the Brit believes his talents and expertise only lie within the boundaries of Formula One.

Embarking on its journey in 2005 under the visionary leadership of Dietrich Mateschitz, Red Bull Racing swiftly rose to prominence. The team’s illustrious track record includes an impressive tally of six Formula One World Drivers’ Championships and five Constructor’s titles, underscoring their consistent dominance in the sport.

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In an interview with ESPN Unlapped, Christian Horner mused that if he weren’t occupied as an F1 Team Principal, he might face limited employment prospects. He whimsically expressed his affinity for horses. The Red Bull team principal revealed that he would likely gravitate towards a vocation associated with these majestic creatures. “Oh crikey.. I’d probably be unemployable,” Horner exclaimed. “You know what, I love horses, so it’d be something to do with horses!”

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Red Bull’s rampant dominance in Formula One’s new era

Sergio Perez, Christian Horner, and Max Verstappen (Image credit: The US Sun)

After clinching all attainable championships from 2010 to 2013, Red Bull faced an unexpected setback in 2014. The emergence of Mercedes as the prevailing power in Formula One’s turbo-hybrid era pushed Red Bull onto the defensive. During this period, their victories became sporadic, only achieved when circumstances aligned favorably.  

Nevertheless, these relatively challenging years played a pivotal role in establishing the foundation for the team’s present supremacy. The RB19 package crafted by Red Bull has emerged as a remarkable contender. Hence, solidifying its position among the annals of Formula One history as a harmonious blend of speed and dependability.

Within this context, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have harnessed their capabilities to an unprecedented achievement. The duo has secured victories across all 12 Grand Prix races and three Sprint events throughout the initial half of the season. Christian Horner has remarked that not even the most optimistic Red Bull staff member could have foreseen such an impeccably flawless performance.

The Milton Keynes team head into the summer break with a mammoth lead of 256 points over Mercedes in the constructors’ championship. Max Verstappen leads teammate Sergio Perez by 125 points in the drivers’ standings. With Red Bull commanding both the standings, it’ll be interesting to see if they hold their dominance at the Dutch Grand Prix.

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