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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Kieran Jackson

Christian Horner reveals how F1 team bosses have changed

  • Christian Horner, Red Bull's F1 boss, is the longest-serving team principal in the paddock, having been with the team for 20 years since its formation in 2005.
  • Horner believes that current F1 team principals sometimes "lack respect" compared to past bosses, attributing this to a shift from entrepreneurial spirit to a more managerial approach.
  • He noted that while rivalries always existed among previous team principals, there was a common understanding of what was right for the sport.
  • Horner addressed his reputation as a "pantomime villain," stating that winning often makes one unpopular in the business.
  • Under Horner's leadership, Red Bull has secured eight drivers' world championships, though Max Verstappen currently trails championship leader Oscar Piastri in the 2025 season.

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