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Christian Horner admits that F1 rivalry with Toto Wolff became "theatre"

Christian Horner has accepted that his long-standing rivalry with Formula 1 counterpart Toto Wolff became ‘more like theatre’ - but still assured it was “authentic”. Every F1 title between 2010 and 2023 was won by either Wolff’s Mercedes team or Horner’s Red Bull squad, which naturally caused them to be at loggerheads with each other. This was often captured on Netflix hit Drive ... Keep reading

Christian Horner admits that F1 rivalry with Toto Wolff became "theatre"

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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