Red Bull chief Christian Horner opens up on long-term plans amid speculation over future | F1 | Sport

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has committed his long-term future to the drinks manufacturer as he looks to help the team win another world championship. The 48-year-old has led the team since it entered Formula One as a replacement for Jaguar in 2005 and he is showing no signs that he is looking to quit anytime soon. Horner has led Red Bull to five World Driver’s Championship titles and four Constructors Championships, the most recent coming with Max Verstappen’s success in 2021. The most successful period came between 2010 and 2013 as Sebastian Vettel inspired the team to win both competitions four years on the trot. The Englishman is often seen verbally sparring with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff with the pair regularly coming to blows over on and off-track action. The exchanges have left some onlookers wondering if this would encourage either man to take themselves out of the sporting spotlight but Horner has looked to dispel any of these fears, saying his competitive streak is as strong as ever. “This is my 18th season in charge of the team and I’m just as motivated today as I was on the first day that I attended the first race back in 2005,” he told GPFans. JUST IN: Max Verstappen was labelled ‘high risk’ by Mika Hakkinen before F1 icon offered apology”It’s always about the next race, the next event, the next season and you’re always looking forward in this sport. You never get time to look backwards.”It’s exciting times. It feels like an exciting time for the team as well with the power unit coming on stream, so I’m fully motivated.” Horner will once again be present in the pitlane next weekend when the Formula One season gets back underway in Belgium following the summer break. 



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