Christian Horner

Motorsport executive and former racing driver

British Warwickshire, England

Quick Info

ProfessionMotorsport executive and former racing driver
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth16/11/1973
Age52 years
BirthplaceWarwickshire, England

Latest News about Christian Horner

24/05/2026

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.

01/09/2025

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

FatherGarry Horner
WifeGeri Halliwell (married 2015)
ChildrenDaughter Olivia (born 2017 with Geri Halliwell), son Montague (born 2014 with Beverley Allen)

Career

Driving CareerStarted in karts; Formula Renault scholarship 1991; British Formula Renault 1992 (race winner, highest rookie); British F3 1994-1995; Formula 3000 1997-1998 (1 point)
Team OwnershipFounded Arden team 1996 with father; Arden won teams' championships 2002-2004
Red Bull RacingTeam 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 ActivitiesIn 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.

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
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