Quick Info
| Profession | Motorsport executive and former racing driver |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 16/11/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Warwickshire, England |
Latest News about Christian Horner
Reports in 2026 indicated that Christian Horner had agreed to a substantial settlement with Red Bull Racing, potentially enabling his return to the Formula 1 paddock by spring 2027. The reports suggested he is pursuing a role with meaningful ownership or investment influence rather than a standard team principal position. While links were made to possible moves with Aston Martin, Haas, and Alpine, no official confirmation was provided.
Christian Horner and Red Bull Racing finalized a settlement following his mid-2025 departure from the team, resolving his contractual exit. The agreement was reported to be worth approximately £80 million and came after a difficult period for the team and months of speculation regarding his future. This settlement paved the way for potential discussions about his return to Formula 1 in a different capacity.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name: Christian Edward Johnston Horner |
Personal Life
| Christian Horner is married to Geri Halliwell (Spice Girls singer), whom he married in 2015. | |
| He has two children: daughter Olivia (born 2017 with Geri Halliwell) and son Montague (born 2014 with Beverley Allen). |
Relationships & More
| Spouse: Geri Halliwell (married 2015) | |
| Children: Olivia Horner (daughter, born 2017), Montague Horner (son, born 2014) |
Family
| Father | Garry Horner |
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| Wife | Geri Halliwell (married 2015) |
| Children | Daughter Olivia (born 2017 with Geri Halliwell), son Montague (born 2014 with Beverley Allen) |
Career
| Driving Career | Started in karts; Formula Renault scholarship 1991; British Formula Renault 1992 (race winner, highest rookie); British F3 1994-1995; Formula 3000 1997-1998 (1 point) |
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| Team Ownership | Founded Arden team 1996 with father; Arden won teams' championships 2002-2004 |
| Red Bull Racing | Team principal and CEO 2005-2025; youngest F1 team principal at 31; 6 Constructors' titles (2010-2013, 2022-2023), 8 Drivers' titles, 124 Grands Prix wins; parted ways mid-2025 |
| Post-Red Bull Activities | In 2026, Horner is part of a consortium seeking to acquire a stake in a Formula 1 team, reportedly targeting the 24% stake previously owned by Otro Capital. He received a settlement of approximately £80 million following his departure from Red Bull Racing in mid-2025. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/christianhorner/ | |
| https://twitter.com/ChristianHorner |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Third in British Karting Championship 1990 | |
| 2. Set up Arden with borrowed money including loan from father | |
| 3. Involved in 2005 US GP tyre protest |