Horner got massive 80 million pounds payout? True figure revealed
Christian Horner did not receive an 80 million pounds payout. Photo: RacePictures.
Updated:
3 Comments
A filmmaker with a soft spot for Ronnie Peterson, Gilles Villeneuve, Mika Hakkinen and above all, Tazio Nuvolari and Ayrton Senna, is also a diehard Formula One fan since the age of 4 (mid-90's). An avid researcher of the past of Grand Prix Racing since before it was even named F1, and with a thirst for knowledge of the ins and outs of the actuality of the sport, as well as for the technical aspects that define it, is a member of GPblog since 2023, where he has put his love of racing to good use.
Reports suggesting Christian Horner has received a 80 million pounds payout from Red Bull Racing are inaccurate, GPblog understands.
Christian Horner's severance payout revealed. Photo: RacePictures.
Since Christian Horner was removed from his roles as CEO and Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, both parties have been negotiating over the terms of the Briton's departure.
An agreement was reached and it was announced this afternoon, with Horner and Red Bull's CEO of Corporate and Investment Projects Oliver Mintzlaff reacting to the occasion.
Various media outlets have since reported that the Briton has received a severance payout of 80 million pounds. A large number, indeed, but one that is incorrect, however.
ADVERTISEMENT
The sum Horner got paid for his tenure at Red Bull Racing, spanning across two decades, was around 52 million pounds.
Read also
When can Horner make his F1 comeback?
During the second quarter of 2026, the Briton may join a team in Formula 1 in whatever capacity he desires. Nevertheless, options grow thin.
Horner is constantly being linked to Alpine, despite the equally consisten denials by the French team that this is a possibility.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Brit's name has also been associated to Cadillac, but during Valtteri Bottas' and Sergio Perez' announcements as the American team's drivers as of 2026, CEO of TWG Global and the Cadillac F1 team clearly debunked those rumours, reassertin Graeme Lowdon's position as the team's principal.
As far as Aston Martin is concerned, Horner is not an option, GPblog understands. A stint at Ferrari also surfaced in the F1 rumour mill, but with Frédéric Vasseur getting a contract extension at the Scuderia quickly quashed all speculations.
Read also
GPblog's latest F1 Paddock Update
Want to stay up-to-date on all the latest Formula 1 news? Then GPblog's F1 TODAY podcast is the perfect way to do it. Subscribe to GPblog's YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on new episodes, and follow the podcast on Spotify to know when a new episode is available.
ADVERTISEMENT
Don’t miss GPblog in Google
Mark us as a preferred source and our articles will appear more often at the top of Top Stories.
Add as a preferred / source on Google
