Christian Horner offered Mercedes team principal job
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 12:02 · Archive
Christian Horner revealed he was offered the Mercedes team principal job by Niki Lauda in 2012.
Christian Horner has revealed that late Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda approached him about becoming Mercedes team principal during the Christmas break in 2012, before Toto Wolff took the role in 2013. According to Horner's new book Drive, Lauda visited his home and made the offer after the pair had previously spoken about Mercedes signing Lewis Hamilton from McLaren.
Lauda told Horner that Mercedes could pay significantly more than Red Bull, saying 'Red Bull will never pay you what Mercedes can' and 'I respect you as a racer. I want you to come.' He also made a comment about Helmut Marko, Red Bull's motorsport consultant.
Horner declined the offer, deciding to remain with Red Bull where Sebastian Vettel was enjoying dominant form and would secure his fourth consecutive drivers' world championship in 2013. Horner explained his decision by telling Lauda: 'I've been winning World Championships with Red Bull. I've built everything from scratch.'
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- Christian Horner 'offered' Mercedes team principal jobChristian Horner has revealed that he was offered the Mercedes team principal job in Formula 1.Oxford Mail · 15 Oct, 11:30
- Christian Horner 'offered' Mercedes team principal jobChristian Horner has revealed that he was offered the Mercedes team principal job in Formula 1.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Oct, 11:30
In this story: Christian Horner · Niki Lauda · Toto Wolff · Mercedes · Red Bull · Sebastian Vettel · Lewis Hamilton · Helmut Marko
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