Christian Horner says he is not finished after Red Bull exit
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 16:44 · Archive
Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is not retired after leaving the team in July 2025 following a £76m severance package.
Christian Horner, 52, received a £76m package when he departed Red Bull Racing as team principal and chief executive in July 2025, ending a hugely successful 20-year tenure with the Milton Keynes-based team. Red Bull Technology's 2025 accounts showed £67m in severance and a further £9.029m described as compensation for loss of office, though the accounts do not identify Horner by name alongside every disclosed amount, making the exact figure he personally received unclear.
Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York, Horner told Motorsport.com he is 'not in any particular rush' to return. He told German newspaper Bild: 'I'm not retired. I'm not finished yet.' He indicated he would only consider a return for a project capable of competing at the level he demands, rather than simply taking another role on the grid.
However, in recent comments during book promotion, Horner suggested Red Bull has 'lost its mojo' since his departure. Laurent Mekies, the Frenchman who succeeded him, rejected this assessment at the Mexican Grand Prix, saying the team feels 'extremely differently about the vibe in the team'. Mekies highlighted the team's resilience after a challenging start to the season, with Max Verstappen securing consecutive victories in Malaysia and Singapore. He praised the team spirit that allowed Red Bull to recover from early setbacks and noted that the team's newly developed in-house powertrains, rated the best on the grid by the FIA, are beginning to show benefits.
How it is being reported
- Red Bull boss hits back at Christian Horner bombshell claimsThe Red Bull boss has rejected claims it has "lost its mojo" following the departure of former team principal Christian Horner.Oxford Mail · 31 Oct, 16:00
- Red Bull boss hits back at Christian Horner bombshell claimsThe Red Bull boss has rejected claims it has "lost its mojo" following the departure of former team principal Christian Horner.Oxfordshire Guardian · 31 Oct, 16:00
- Christian Horner makes retirement decision after £76m departureChristian Horner has made a retirement decision after his £76m exit from Red Bull, stating that he is not retiring and he is "not finished yet."Oxfordshire Guardian · 30 Oct, 11:00
- Christian Horner makes retirement decision after £76m departureChristian Horner has made a retirement decision after his £76m exit from Red Bull, stating that he is not retiring and he is "not finished yet."Oxford Mail · 30 Oct, 11:00
In this story: Christian Horner · Red Bull Racing · Laurent Mekies · Max Verstappen · Milton Keynes · Geri Halliwell
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