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Christian Horner opens up on Red Bull ‘sadness’ amid Max Verstappen dominance

During the most dominant stages of Max Verstappen's time at Red Bull, Christian Horner says it was, in many ways, the unhappiest time of his Formula 1 career.

Published: Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 5:30 PM
Christian Horner opens up on Red Bull ‘sadness’ amid Max Verstappen dominance
Key Things to Know
  • Christian Horner revealed he felt deeply unhappy during Red Bull's most dominant winning streak with Max Verstappen.
  • Horner admitted to feeling a sense of relief upon leaving Red Bull in 2025 after 20 years.
  • Internal friction and factional politics intensified following the death of co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner revealed that the period of Max Verstappen's greatest dominance was among the unhappiest times of his Formula 1 career. Speaking on the High Performance podcast, Horner reflected on his 2025 departure after a 20-year tenure, explaining that while leaving brought immense sadness, he also felt immediate relief from mounting tension.

Horner described feeling as though a weight had lifted after leaving the team, despite the success of winning multiple championships. He noted that internal friction and politics grew significantly following the death of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, which shifted his energy away from racing toward managing internal relationships.

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