Christian Horner: podcast appearances and interviews

Christian Edward Johnston Horner is a British former motorsport executive and racing driver, known for his long tenure as team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing in Formula One. Born on 16 November 1973 and raised in Leamington Spa, Horner began his motorsport career in kart racing and achieved success as a driver, winning races in British Formula Renault. He transitioned into team management as a co-founder of Arden International, an International Formula 3000 team, in 1997. In 2005, at the age of 31, he became the youngest team principal in Formula One history when he assumed leadership of Red Bull Racing. Under his management, the team secured six World Constructors' Championships between 2010 and 2023, and eight World Drivers' Championships, including titles with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. Horner guided Red Bull to a record 21 wins in a season in 2023 and a total of 124 Grands Prix, making him one of the most successful team principals in motorsport history. His leadership built a dominant era for the team, characterized by significant victories and championship victories. Horner's tenure ended mid-season in 2025 amid a series of performance setbacks and internal tensions. Reports indicated a settlement agreement of £80 million to resolve contractual matters. His contributions to motorsport have been recognized through appointments as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2013 and a Commander in 2024.