Christian Horner quizzed on Red Bull F1 EXIT after tough year

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Horner quizzed on Red Bull EXIT after tough year

Christian Horner discussed leaving Red Bull

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Thursday 16 January 2025 17:30

Christian Horner has been quizzed on his future at Red Bull, after a turbulent 2024 season on and off the track.

Allegations of inappropriate behaviour toward a female employee came to light early in the year, kicking off a difficult year within the team.

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Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation, however the controversy prompted internal instability at Red Bull with calls for him to step down from his role.

Moreover, Red Bull then had to contend with the decline in pace of their car, as their rivals McLaren and Ferrari outpaced them and eventually finished higher in the constructors’ championship.

The 2024 season was difficult for Red Bull

Ferrari and McLaren both beat Red Bull in 2024

Will Horner step down from Red Bull?

Despite all of their problems in 2024, Red Bull won the drivers’ title with Max Verstappen in what was one of his toughest title fights.

When asked if he thought of resigning during Red Bull’s difficulties in 2024, Horner issued a defiant update where he claimed he never considered leaving the team.

Christian Horner denies considering Red Bull resignation

“I’ve never, ever had that thought cross my mind, to be honest with you,” he said to PlanetF1.com.

“There’s a very exciting next chapter coming up with Red Bull Powertrains – it’s the biggest challenge we’ve taken on in the 20 years that we’ve been in the sport. I think the next chapter is potentially one of the most exciting chapters.

“You’re always learning in this business.”

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