Christian Horner says Darth Vader portrayal does not reflect real self

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 13:32 · Archive

Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner says his portrayal as Formula 1's villain in Netflix's Drive to Survive does not represent who he is.

Christian Horner, the former Red Bull Formula 1 team boss, has said the 'Darth Vader' character viewers saw in Netflix's Drive to Survive series does not represent his true self. The 52-year-old, who spent over two decades leading Red Bull before being relieved of his duties in 2025, acknowledged in his autobiography Drive that he was happy to be portrayed as 'Drive to Survive's equivalent of Darth Vader'. However, he now insists the on-screen character differs significantly from who he is in daily life.

Horner compared the Netflix series to reality television, explaining that it is made for entertainment purposes rather than as an accurate portrayal of his personality. He said his wife, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner, likened the show to 'the Kardashians on wheels', emphasising its scripted entertainment nature. Horner noted that whilst he may not be 'everybody's cup of tea', he has moved past concerns about being liked, saying he is comfortable in his own skin and that his family's love is what matters.

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• Christian Horner admits Darth Vader portrayal is 'not the real me'Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has insisted his portrayal as Formula 1's Darth Vader is "not the real me".Oxford Mail · 20 Oct, 13:00
• Christian Horner admits Darth Vader portrayal is 'not the real me'Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has insisted his portrayal as Formula 1's Darth Vader is "not the real me".Oxfordshire Guardian · 20 Oct, 13:00

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