Christian Horner recalls Queen Elizabeth asking about F1 driver feud

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 16:50 · Archive

Christian Horner has revealed that Queen Elizabeth II questioned him about a dispute between Red Bull drivers during a royal lunch.

Christian Horner has revealed a royal encounter with Queen Elizabeth II in which she questioned him about a Formula 1 driver feud. The Red Bull Racing team principal shared the story in his memoir, Drive, recounting a lunch with the Queen and Prince Philip.

Mr Horner said he received an invitation to lunch but had no idea what the event was about when he arrived. He explained that the Queen was well-briefed and brought up the public dispute between Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. The Queen asked: 'So what's happening to your two drivers?' and 'And why is the Australian chap so upset?'

Mr Horner also described the detailed etiquette observed at the royal table. During the first course, both the Queen and Prince Philip focused their attention on the person to their left, then switched to the person on their right for the second course, before mixing and involving everyone in conversation.

How it is being reported

• Christian Horner shares one question Queen Elizabeth asked during royal meetingChristian Horner has revealed a royal encounter with Queen Elizabeth II in which she questioned him about Formula 1.Oxford Mail · 28 Oct, 16:00
• Christian Horner shares one question Queen Elizabeth asked during royal meetingChristian Horner has revealed a royal encounter with Queen Elizabeth II in which she questioned him about Formula 1.Oxfordshire Guardian · 28 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Christian Horner · Queen Elizabeth II · Prince Philip · Sebastian Vettel · Mark Webber · Red Bull Racing

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