The High Performance Podcast Christian Horner: Red Bull Betrayal, Geri’s WARNING & Unfinished Business in F1 (E443)
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Oct 19, 2026 
Christian Horner, the former Red Bull Racing chief and championship-winning team leader, reflects on 23 years at the top of Formula One. He discusses the meeting that ended his career, perceived betrayal, Geri’s warning, media scrutiny, Adrian Newey’s departure, Max Verstappen’s brilliance, and the fierce rivalry with Toto Wolff. He also explores family, identity, and whether a return to F1 could be on the cards.
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Learning To Watch Formula One From Home
- Horner initially watched every practice session and race after leaving Red Bull, frustrated that he lacked the live data once available from the pit wall.
- Gradually, racing became less consuming: he eventually switched off after the podium and walked the dogs.
The Real Cost Of Living In Headlines
- Public allegations and intense media scrutiny affected Horner’s family more broadly than they affected his own self-image.
- He credited Geri’s decision to stand beside him publicly in Bahrain as evidence of extraordinary strength and loyalty.
How Abu Dhabi Changed Red Bull’s Image
- Horner separates Red Bull’s later decline from Abu Dhabi 2021, attributing the organizational shift primarily to founder Dietrich Mateschitz’s death.
- He believes Drive to Survive amplified a hero-versus-villain narrative around Red Bull after the controversial championship finale.