Christian Horner has officially concluded his 20-year tenure as team principal and chief executive of Red Bull Racing. His departure, formalized after more than two months since his initial sacking, now sparks widespread speculation about his potential comeback to Formula 1.
Reports from sources like Sky Sports F1 indicate that the 51-year-old received a substantial payout of approximately £75 million. This agreement, which saw him accept less than his full entitlement, reportedly ensures his eligibility to return to F1 by the summer of 2026. The revelation of these financial terms strongly underscores Horner`s clear intent to make a return to the sport`s paddock.
Horner`s leadership at Red Bull was marked by two distinct periods of immense success. He guided the team to four consecutive Drivers` and Constructors` Championships with Sebastian Vettel from 2010 to 2013. More recently, under his stewardship, Max Verstappen secured four consecutive Drivers` Championships from 2021 to 2024, with Red Bull also clinching the Constructors` title in 2022 and 2023.
