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      What is Christian Horner’s net worth?

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      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. More

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      Michael Schumacher’s health condition must be kept private – I never discuss it with his son, says F1 pal

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s pal has said his health condition must be kept private and that he never discusses it with Mick, the F1 legend’s son.The racing icon has not been seen in public since his ski accident in the French Alps in 2013, and little is known about his condition.
      Timo Glock (pictured), former F1 driver and friend of Michael Schumacher’s, has said his health must remain privateCredit: Getty
      F1 legend Schumacher has not been seen in public since his shocking 2013 ski accidentCredit: Alamy
      Mick Schumacher, who is in touch with Timo Glock, followed his father onto the race trackCredit: PA
      Speaking to LuckyBlock, former F1 driver Timo Glock discussed his relationship with the Schumacher family.
      He said: ”I keep in contact with Mick Schumacher as he and I get along well.
      “I’ve also known other members of his family for a very long time, but I try not to impose on their privacy.
      “I respect their right to be private, and I don’t discuss Michael’s condition with them.”
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      Seven-time world champion Schumacher suffered catastrophic injuries in the devastating accident.
      Schumacher’s wife, Corinna, has protected the privacy of her husband to such an extent that only their immediate family, and closest of friends know any details.
      Mick, 24, has followed his father’s footsteps onto the F1 track.
      Glock said: ”I think Michael would have supported his son, Mick, in his career and he would’ve shown him around those F1 tracks!
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      “He was, and still is, a great supporter of his children, and he’s still a great ambassador of the sport.”
      Glock, who told of the parties he and Schumacher used to throw, said they had “such good fun” together.
      ”I spent a lot of time off-track with Michael, and it didn’t matter what we did.
      ”Michael kept himself to himself on the track, and he didn’t open up too much. It was, however, the opposite away from the track.
      “He was very open, super friendly, and a really nice guy. People thought he wasn’t!”
      Schumacher’s friend fondly described him as his “hero”.
      ”Micheal Schumacher is the greatest driver ever as far as I’m concerned. He was my hero.
      “He was so influential as I was growing up.”
      One of the racing pro’s former teammates revealed he is “not close” to his former self following the horror accident in 2013.
      Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, ex-Sky Sports pundit Johnny Herbert, who used to be the German’s teammate, hinted that even his friends are kept in the dark.
      He said: “There’s never any news. What we do know is we never hear any positive news.
      “That’s the horrible thought that he is still not able to be close to the Michael that we all remember. And that is very sad.”
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      And just weeks ago Michael Schumacher’s family lawyer finally revealed why the Formula One legend never released a report on his health after his accident. More

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      F1 star Sergio Perez hints at potential career change amid speculation over his Red Bull future

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      SERGIO PEREZ has hinted at a career away from F1 after starring in a shock new music video.The under-fire Red Bull driver is facing an uncertain future, having endured a difficult season on the grid.
      Sergio Perez featured in a music videoCredit: Rex
      The Mexican is second in the Drivers Championship but faces speculation about his future – even though the team are adamant he is staying for next season.
      Perez, 33, has struggled this term and is already 266 points behind team-mate, and runaway title leader, Max Verstappen in the standings.
      He was also recently criticised by Red Bull’s advisor Helmut Marko, who later apologised for his comments.
      But now, the F1 ace – who has long been in Verstappen’s shadow – has been raising his profile in the world of music.
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      Perez starred as a taxi driver in ‘Por La Familia’ by Carin Leon and Borderkid, and was seen thrillingly driving Leon from an airport to a surrealist landscape.
      Perez eventually gets kitted out in Red Bull gear while the make-believe, flame-painted taxi travels to a pit stop at an isolated petrol station.
      Perez said: “Latin music is having a great time. People are enjoying it and it’s great to have our Latin music all around the world.
      “It’s great to have that in the F1 community and within the sport.”
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      Meanwhile, when it comes to his day job, Perez is aiming to consolidate second place in the overall standings to give Red Bull a one-two finish.
      His contract expires at the end of the 2024 season.
      And to make matters worse for the man fighting for his future, he crashed out of his home Grand Prix following a collision with Charles Leclerc.
      But team boss Christian Horner has insisted that Perez is not going anywhere.
      Horner said: “We’re doing our best to support Checo and help him to find the form we know he is capable of and demonstrated earlier in the year.”
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      Max Verstappen’s race engineer admits ‘biggest fear’ he’s ‘not looking forward to’ after Red Bull’s dominant F1 season

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN’S race engineer has revealed what his biggest fear is in Formula One.Gianpiero Lambiase has been the three-time F1 champion’s engineer since he arrived at Red Bull in 2016.
      Max Verstappen has been with Gianpiero Lambiase since arriving at Red Bull in 2016Credit: Reuters
      Lambiase has revealed his biggest fear about the future of F1Credit: Getty
      F1 viewers will recognise his voice whenever Verstappen communicates with the paddock.
      Lambiase, nicknamed “GP”, has overseen all of the Dutchman’s 52 career wins, including a record-breaking 17 this season with another two races to go.
      However, that has not stopped relentless Verstappen from snapping at Lambiase a couple of times.
      The Belgian Grand Prix earlier this season saw Verstappen launch an X-rated rant at his engineer before apologising after the race.
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      But with the rest of the field always trying to close the gap, Lambiase has revealed he is not looking forward to seeing how Verstappen treats him when the pressure is really on.
      Speaking on the Talking Bull podcast with Verstappen next to him, British-Italian Lambiase said: “My biggest fear is the moment that we do have increased competition and we’re not winning every race.
      “Because, you see how he’s treating me at the moment and he’s winning every race! I’m really not looking forward to it.”
      The joke prompted laughter from Verstappen, who had earlier explained how he does not get bored of winning.
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      The 26-year-old said: “When do we get bored? Not winning. This motivates me every single day to come back here at the factory to prepare for the next races.
      “But also once you’re there, it’s the best feeling out there. So for me, it’s not boring at all.”
      With eight years under their belt together, they have a great working relationship and spend a lot of time together around the track.
      Indeed, in 2021 Verstappen threatened to quit the sport if Lambiase left F1.
      However, Lambiase explained that they do spend time away from one another in order to stay fresh.
      He said: “We’ve been together for eight seasons now. There are so many races and there’s so much time that you are forced to be together.
      “I think it would be unfair to expect Max to spend even more time with me or vice versa when he’s finally got a weekend off.”
      Verstappen added: “I come to the UK to do simulator stuff. Then I’m really happy to leave the UK to go back home.
      “Like GP says, we’re doing so many races together. It’s also nice to spend time with your close friends and family… when you have time.”
      Verstappen claimed another win at the Brazilian Grand Prix in what proved to be a nightmare weekend for 2021 title rival Lewis Hamilton.
      Hamilton has revealed he has given up booze in a bid to help him rediscover his race-winning form.
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      Although, given the struggles of the Mercedes W14 car, he could be waiting until 2024.
      The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix in two weeks is not likely to provide a lot of joy for Mercedes either due to their slow straight-line speed.
      Verstappen and Lambiase have worked together for eight yearsCredit: Getty
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      Lewis Hamilton reveals he’s quit booze and ‘may never drink again’ as struggling F1 legend slams peer pressure

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed he’s given up alcohol as he looks to transform his fortunes in Formula One.The seven-time world champion has criticised the peer pressure involved with booze despite his vast world experience.
      Lewis Hamilton has revealed he’s quit alcohol for goodCredit: Getty
      The seven-time world champion declared there’s too much pressure involvedCredit: Getty
      Hamilton recently launched a new non-alcoholic tequila drink, with the Brit expanding his empire off the track.
      The 38-year-old has now revealed he’s gone sober as he looks to get back to his best following Red Bull’s dominance over the past two seasons.
      Hamilton admitted he’s seeking “that extra one per cent”, as he continues to perform at the top level of the sport.
      The British legend told Vogue: “I don’t know if I’m going to drink again.
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      “Since I’ve stopped drinking, I’ve just been feeling so much better, so much more clarity.
      “There is pressure to drink within a social setting. You have one shot and feel like ‘Damn, why did I do that?’ when you get home.
      “I was like, wow, that’s kind of crazy how I’m feeling pressured.
      “And I realised, how can I be feeling pressure at 38? Imagine young 18 year olds.”
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      Hamilton has endured another frustrating season with Mercedes, with the British star lying third in the World Championship standings.
      The Silver Arrows’ torrid time was epitomised at the Brazil GP last week, after Hamilton finished eighth and George Russell retired on lap 58 of 71.
      Meanwhile, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has cruised to the world title with the Dutchman leading on 524 points following 17 race wins.
      The penultimate race of the season will see Las Vegas’ debut in the sport on November 18, with the Abu Dhabi hosting the 2023 finale on November 26.
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      Luisinha Oliveira bares bum in sexy bikini snap and fans think she’s back with F1 star Lando Norris after spotting pic

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      LUISINHA OLIVEIRA has fans speculating she’s rekindled her relationship with Lando Norris.The stunning model shared a picture of herself soaking up the sun in a yellow bikini.
      Luisinha Oliveira wowed in a bikiniCredit: Instagram
      Fans believe Lando Norris is at the same beach as he uploaded this snapCredit: Instagram @landonorris
      Luisinha, 23, posted the picture on her Instagram account for her 375k followers.
      Many fans lauded the picture as it quickly gained over 40,000 likes.
      However many fans drew a connection between the picture and a post that Norris put up on his own social media.
      The F1 star shared a snap from a beach in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which they believe to be the same beach that Luisinha is visiting.
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      Norris has been in South America following last weekend’s Brazil GP at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo – where he finished second, just eight seconds behind Max Verstappen.
      One fan commented: “Luisinha and Landinho from Brazil.”
      A second wrote: “Lando just posted on this same beach.”
      A third said: “Sao Paulo with Lando?”, as another joked: “Hi Lando!”
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      The pair dated for a yearCredit: Getty
      They broke up in September 2022Credit: Instagram/luisinhaoliveira99
      The McLaren driver dated Luisinha for a year before they broke up in September 2022.
      She had been a regular at the F1 races during their relationship as she showed her support for Norris.
      One recent post saw her once again rock a low-cut outfit as she posed in a corset on Instagram.
      Meanwhile, another bikini snap had fans branding Luisinha the “prettiest girl in the world” as she soaked up the sun on a boat.
      Inside Luisinha’s glamorous life as a model and former F1 Wag…
      Luisinha would often watch Norris raceCredit: Getty
      She is a popular modelCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      She has 375k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha often updates her fans on social media with her lifeCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha often visits beachesCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      She is a also a fan of bikini picturesCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99 More

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      Martin Brundle’s Sky Sports F1 grid interviews Walk of Shame from dismissive Pep Guardiola to bizarre Machine Gun Kelly

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      MARTIN BRUNDLE’S iconic grid interviews have become a much-loved part of the build-up to a Grand Prix.The Sky Sports reporter is given the tough task of chasing celebrities around the track prior to the race.
      Martin Brundle has been awkwardly snubbed by celebs countless timesCredit: Sky Sports
      The broadcasting hero is loved by F1 fansCredit: Getty
      Brundle has become a master of pushing his way to the front over the years and has had brilliant chats with the likes of David Beckham, Ed Sheeran, Will Smith and Kylie Minogue to name a few.
      However, the broadcasting legend does not always get so lucky and occasionally has to do the walk of shame away from a star if they snub his interview attempt.
      SunSport take a look back at some of the most awkward and dismissive encounters we have seen.
      Machine Gun Kelly
      The American’s chat with Brundle was one of the most uncomfortable watches in the 2023 season.
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      After initially struggling to get particularly interesting answers from MGK, he asked the rapper about his own music career, only for him to respond by demanding the presenter does an air guitar.
      Brundle refused and Machine Gun Kelly stormed off and gave the cameras a thumbs down.
      Fans called it the “most awkward interview ever” and the ever-confident host joked: “I don’t think I’ll be on his Christmas card list”.
      MGK did not enjoy his time with BrundleCredit: Sky Sports
      Cara Delevingne
      Brundle approached the model and actress last year but got a firm “no”.
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      He swiftly hit back, saying: “The deal is that everybody has to talk on the grid.”
      Delevingne then claimed she couldn’t hear anything and by that point Brundle gave up and had the last laugh as he brutally quipped sarcastically: “I’m sure it would have been extremely interesting.”
      Brundle brutally hit back at Cara DelevingneCredit: Sky sports
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      Megan Thee Stallion
      One of Brundle’s most iconic grid moments came when he tried to speak to Megan Thee Stallion.
      He was swatted away by heavy-handed bodyguards before being invited in by the rap sensation herself.
      Brundle shouted “I think she is happy” before being rudely barged by another member of her entourage.
      After getting criticism off one of Megan’s team, the F1 legend laughed: “I can do that because I just did.”
      Pep Guardiola
      The Manchester City manager turned into a man of few words as the 64-year-old presenter approached him.
      Guardiola claimed he had already spoke to Sky Sports multiple times at the Abu Dhabi GP in 2022.
      Brundle then asked the Spaniard a question about City, but he replied: “No talking about football today.”
      Thinking on his feet, he then tried to chat about F1 but the manager simply walked off before he was moved on by security.
      Guardiola snubbed Brundle and walked offCredit: sky sports
      Brad Pitt
      Guardiola is joined in the walk away club by Pitt.
      The Hollywood legend snubbed Brundle ahead of the US Grand Prix last year despite him trying to get answers about his upcoming film based on F1.
      Pitt seemed to have no time for interviews as he wondered off up the grid.
      Brundle later revealed he got an apology from the actor, who was unaware of his cult hero status in the sport.
      He said: “Got a note from Brad Pitt explaining what happened with our near miss on the Austin grid. Unnecessary, but nice of him.
      “Absolutely nobody is obliged to talk to me on the grid, but as I endeavour to make 10/12 minutes of live and unscripted sports TV I’m obliged to at least ask.”
      Brad Pitt later apologised to Martin Brundle
      Williams sisters
      Venus was slammed by some F1 fans for not even acknowledging Brundle as he tried to get a few words from the tennis hero in 2016.
      And he had similar misfortune with Serena as she awkwardly gestured with a wave that she didn’t fancy a chat years after his sister’s encounter.
      Brundle did not let the snubbing get under his skin, saying: “It’s a double fault, it’s a double fault.”
      China GP stewards
      In a bizarre turn of events in 2007, Brundle was seemingly booted off the grid on his way to locate Jenson Button.
      He was intercepted by two stewards that then attempted to block his path.
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      Brundle and the staff had a blazing row live on TV as raged: “You can’t do that.”
      However, he was not allowed to continue and had to turn back after being ushered away. More

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      Lewis Hamilton makes bleak F1 prediction for 2024 season as Mercedes’ struggles go from bad to worse

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has made a bleak Formula One prediction for the 2024 season – as Mercedes struggles go from bad to worse.The seven-time world champion claimed that Red Bull will continue their dominance over the “next couple of years.”
      Lewis Hamilton makes bleak F1 prediction for the 2024 seasonCredit: Splash
      Since the 2022 regulations for F1 cars were introduced Mercedes have deeply struggled to fight for the top position.
      While the Silver Arrows have attempted to close their gap to rivals Red Bull they have only won a single race in the last two seasons.
      Meanwhile, Red Bull has dominated the leaderboards in record-breaking style as leading driver Max Verstappen has achieved the highest win percentage of any driver in a single season.
      With Verstappen’s victories not coming to an end any time soon, Hamilton gave his call on how the next few seasons will turn out.
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      He said: “The Red Bull, I think, is so far away. I think they’re probably going to be very clear for the next couple of years.”
      Verstappen so far this year has 17 victories from 20 races while accumulating three straight drivers’ titles.
      The Belgian’s victory in Sao Paulo at the weekend was a sharp contrast to the dismal performance of Mercedes.
      Mercedes suffered one of their lowest moments in recent history at the Interlagos.
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      The British racing team have had issues with their cars for a while now but this weekend was a horror show for Toto Wolff’s side.
      Hamilton ended up miles off the podium and finished eighth after being overtaken by Alpine’s Pierre Gasly in the final laps.
      While fellow Brit and team-mate George Russell was forced to retire the car on lap 58 of 71.
      But before the race had even begun the 103-time race-winner sensed trouble looming.
      Hamilton continued: “I knew that we would have a difficult day. Nothing changed in the car from yesterday to today, so I knew it would be tough.
      “The tyres were overheating, the car was slow on the straights, no grip in corners. Ultimately, all I can do is try and remain optimistic.”
      Mercedes team-mate George Russell was forced to retire his car at the Brazillian Grand PrixCredit: Splash More