Christian Horner has reportedly been paid an eye-watering amount of money by Red Bull as part of his severance package. He spent two decades as their leading man, overseeing six Constructors’ Championship triumphs. He also managed two of the greatest drivers in F1 history, with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen each winning four Drivers’ Championship titles.
Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Horner had been relieved of his duties by Red Bull in a bombshell development. It came amid reports of growing tensions within the team and followed accusations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards a female colleague, which he denies. Now, it has been claimed that Horner has received a huge payout as part of a multi-million-pound agreement.
He has been paid around £80million in a settlement reached after weeks of negotiations, according to The Times. Horner was contracted to Red Bull until 2030, meaning he was entitled to a lucrative severance package.
The deal also involved an agreement for the amount of gardening leave Horner will need to serve following his Red Bull exit. The report states that he will be able to return to F1 with a different team in the first half of the 2026 season.
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