THANKS to a career in F1, Christian Horner lives an epic lifestyle.
While he didn’t quite make it as a driver himself, as a team principal he’s led Red Bull Racing to multiple titles.
It is believed he has amassed a net worth of £50million, while pop star wife Geri Halliwell buffers their wealth furthermore with her own £40million fortune.
Between them, they have connections galore that allow them to live a luxurious life.
Hobnobbing with royalty in Prince Harry, a movie star in Daniel Craig, and football manager Jose Mourinho is the norm.
He owns a stable in his Oxfordshire pile, and enjoys sky breaks, relaxing on yachts and fun watersports.
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Celebrity mingler
Working in the F1 paddock gives Horner access to many famous faces, who he meets on a race day.
Last year, the Duke of Sussex jetted to the Austin Grand Prix as a guest of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team.
And while he was spotted socialising with Toto Wolff, he made time to visit Horner for a chinwag.
Ex-Chelsea boss and Formula One fan Mourinho has crossed paths a number of times with Horner.
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They mingled at a TAG Heuer Yacht Party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Monaco Grand Prix.
He was also snapped alongside Horner at the same race in the paddock.
One thing he shares in common with David Beckham is falling in love with a Spice Girl.
The football legend is a Red Bull and Max Verstappen fan, and regularly attends Grand Prix races around the globe – stopping for a chat with Horner.
While James Bond star Daniel Craig has socialised with the motorsport executive at the British Grand Prix and for the premiere of No Time To Die, happily posing for a selfie alongside Geri.
Yachts & watersports
When you’re as moneyed as Horner, and you have some time off from the hectic F1 calendar, an epic break is just the ticket.
He often whisks the missus away on a jet set holiday to a stunning location.
Wherever they go, it’s five-star all the way.
They appear to have a penchant for living the yacht life, and are snapped regularly on board a luxurious boat.
Trips to amazing locations like St Lucia and St Tropez have been shared on their Instagrams.
But even in his downtime, Horner craves the need for speed.
Watersports like jet skiing and wind surfing fulfil that particular desire.
Horner and Geri often take to the slopes for winter trips to France for some ski thrills.
Event appearances at Ascot, NBA games with driver Max Verstappen, and baseball ensure he’s living his best life.
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Getting to a concert in style
Usually, helicopters are reserved for the talent.
How often have you seen an act flown into Glastonbury’s Worthy Farm for a show?
Well, forget the headliner – that was exactly how Horner and Geri descended upon the festival for Paul McCartney’s headlining gig back in 2022.
It’s as extravagant a date night as one could get.
They flew directly from their family home in Oxfordshire to Somerset to see Macca’s set.
Geri shared a snap of them embarking on their trip, captioning the photo: “Date night to see a legend. @PaulMcCartney [star emoji]”
Stable owner
When Horner’s not in the paddock, or jet-setting around the world, he’s at home lauding it in his country pile.
One of two residences, it’s the stable in Oxfordshire he cherishes the most.
Back in 2019, he told Luxury London that the sprawling country abode was the “perfect home to relax in.”
“Restoring the farm has been my hobby – the way I put racing out of my mind,” he added.
“The main house is finished but now the barns are being converted. We’re currently putting the finishing touches to an indoor swimming pool.”
Getting into the spirit of his surroundings, Horner has been spied riding horses and tractors.
This outdoorsy existence only gets better in the summer, when he uses his massive garden.
Horner takes on the role as chief barbecuer, serving a spread to his family.
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One Christmas, they even welcomed Santa to their abode – who surely got indulged with a glass of milk and a mince pie.
High-life? No, this is THE life you would want to live.
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
