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What is Christian Horner’s net worth?


CHRISTIAN Horner has become a notable name in the world of Formula One.

But who is he and has he always been involved in motorsports? From his impressive fortune to his family life – here’s everything you need to know.

Christian Horner pictured in November 2023Credit: Getty

Who is Christian Horner?

Christian Horner, born November 16, 1973, in Leamington Spa, is a former British racing driver and the current Team Principal and CEO of the Red Bull Formula One team.

Horner, who became the sports youngest Team Principal at just 31 years of age, has held this position since 2005.

Principals are the face of their teams and the decision makers who come up with strategies to ensure the success of their drivers.

He guided Red Bull to their first Constructors’ Championship in 2010 – the same season Sebastian Vettel won the Drivers’ Championship, becoming the youngest World Champion.

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In 2013, Horner received an OBE for services to motorsport in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, after guiding the Red Bull team to three drivers’ and constructors’ championships in a row.

At the time, Horner said: “I just feel very honoured and privileged to receive it.

“To be in the company of men and women who have achieved such great things for the country is something very, very special.”

Has Christian Horner always been involved in motorsports?

Prior to landing the Team Principal position, Horner began his motorsports career behind the wheel.

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The former driver rose through the racing ranks in the late 1990s and enjoyed spells in Formula Renault, British F3 and Formula Two – and even founded his own team.

However, at the end of 1998 Horner opted to focus on the management side of motorsport and hung up his helmet.

He then worked in team management before joining Red Bull in 2004 and ascending to the top within a year. 

In addition to his role as Team Principal and CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racing, Christian is also an Ambassador for the Wings for Life charity.

Established by late Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz and two-time motocross world champion Heinz Kinigadner, Wings for Life is dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injury.

What is Christian Horner’s salary at Red Bull?

As team principal of Red Bull since 2005, Christian Horner is the highest-paid team boss and has a salary of around £8.2million a year. 

And he’s got the trophies to show for it, as he’s successfully led the team to nine world titles. 

What is Christian Horner’s net worth?

In March 2023, we took a look at the richest people at the helm of F1 teams – including Christian Horner.

Horner is believed to be worth an estimated £41.4m.

He has accumulated his fortune over the years through his motorsport career – providing him with fast cash to splash on impressive cars and luxury sun-soaked holidays.

In February 2023, Horner was spotted eyeing up a a new model – a top-of-the-range £1.7m vintage Lamborghini.

He was spotted checking out the 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S RHD outside Fiskens historic car dealers in South Kensington, London.

Just a couple of months prior, Horner shared a loved-up snap of himself and Geri soaking up some sun on the beach, looking back on 2022 and ahead to 2023.

Is Christian Horner married?

The Red Bull chief is used to living life in the fast lane when it comes to his career.

But when it comes to his personal life, the Team Principal of the motorsport giants prefers a more quiet and slower existence away from the race track.

He shares two stunning country homes with wife, Spice Girl Geri in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire and their brood.

The couple, who have been together since 2014, tied the knot on May 15, 2015, at St Mary’s Church in Woburn.

The F1 boss bought his new wife Geri a £350,000 Aston Martin as a wedding gift.

Does Christian Horner have any children?

Christian Horner is stepdad to Geri’s daughter Bluebell Madonna.

The couple also share a son together named Montague – who was born in January 2017.

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Their son was born on the same day as her Spice Girl’s bandmate Emma Bunton, ironically nicknamed Baby Spice, celebrates her birthday.

He also has another daughter, Olivia, from a previous relationship with ex-partner Beverley Allen.


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