Why Christian Horner banned Mercedes' name as Red Bull built its own F1 engine
Former Red Bull CEO and team principal Christian Horner has revealed why he banned employees of the squad's powertrains division from using the name of bitter Formula 1 rivals Mercedes. The Milton Keynes-based outfit had enjoyed a flourishing partnership with Honda following a turbulent end to its time working with Renault power, re-emerging as a title contender in the late 2010s and early ...…
Christian Horner has dismissed rumours of a potential move to Ferrari, stating that he would only return to the pitwall if offered ownership of the team. The 52-year-old former Red Bull boss emphasized that Ferrari, while prestigious, does not offer equity to team principals, making an ownership stake unlikely. Horner expressed no desire to work under a corporate board again, preferring to stay outside the sport and explore new opportunities.
He jokingly teased rival Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who had previously claimed Horner would never return to the paddock, and hinted at the possibility of retirement, suggesting he might find enjoyment in other pursuits like farming or spending time with his daughter.
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