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Christian Horner's $184m payout to leave Red Bull
Christian Horner ends 20-year tenure at Red Bull Racing with a reported £80 million settlement and may return to Formula 1 as early as mid-2026, officials said.
- On Monday, September 22 Oracle Red Bull Racing announced that Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner will leave the team, with British media reporting a NZ$184 million settlement.
- In July Horner was relieved of operational duties after Red Bull Racing sought more commercial control amid factionalism and fallout from off-track controversies.
- Across two decades Horner built a dominant record, leading Red Bull Racing to eight drivers' championships, six constructors' championships, and 124 race victories.
- Laurent Mekies now leads the team and Red Bull Racing has continued to win races with Max Verstappen dominant using setups finalised during Horner's tenure.
- Options on the table include executive roles with equity or taking a stake, and Horner negotiated exit terms securing the freedom to return within nine months or the first half of 2026.
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Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell's huge net worth after eye-watering Red Bull payoff - The Mirror
Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull has been finalised, and he will receive a substantial payout for the termination of his contract, which was due to expire in 2030, five years ahead of schedule
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