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Christian Horner: The Truth Behind Red Bull Racing's Success!

Oct 13, 2022

Christian Horner, the youngest team principal in Formula 1, discusses his remarkable journey from a struggling driver to leading Red Bull Racing to championship glory. He reveals the intense competition driving his team and the importance of quick decision-making in high-pressure situations. Christian also dives into the power of teamwork and attention to detail, sharing insights into the innovative strategies that keep Red Bull Racing ahead. Additionally, he reflects on balancing leadership with family life and the significance of giving back to the community.

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Episode guests

Christian Horner

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Importance of Commitment in Leadership

01:04

The Ultimate Goal of Business

01:17

I Love What I Do

00:55

Formula One, Changes Are Introduced

00:53

Intro

2min

The Thrill of Competition and Teamwork

2min

Driven by Family: A Racer's Journey

8min

The Power of Detail in High-Performance Teams

21min

The Competitive Edge of Quick Decision-Making

3min

Red Bull Racing: Resilience and Innovation

22min

Navigating Leadership and Life Balance

15min

The Balance of Success and Giving Back

3min

Christian Horner is the team principal of Red Bull Formula 1 racing team, which now officially holds the world title in drivers and constructors championships. An iconoclast and a one-off, he was the youngest team principal of a F1 racing team when he took over, nearly 20 years ago. He’s still the youngest team principal today.

But his path to the top of the podium was not an easy one. Initially turning to team management in a desperate bid to stay in the sport when his driving career was flagging, for a while he was the sole driver, the lead engineer, the marketing and managing director of a veritable racing one man band. Now running an organisation of over 1200 people, Christian is one of the biggest characters on Formula One: Drive to Survive, the Netflix smash hit that has brought an entire new generation of fans into the sport, and the first generation to see for the first time the stresses and stakes of running a team that pushes people and machines to the edge of what’s possible, every single week.

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