23 Quotes by Christian Horner
Christian Horner is a prominent figure in the world of motorsport, known for his successful career as a racing driver and later as a respected team principal. Born in 1973, Horner's passion for racing led him to pursue a career in motorsports at a young age. As a driver, he competed in various lower-tier racing series before making his mark in Formula Three and Formula Two. While his driving career didn't reach the heights of Formula One, he quickly transitioned to team management, becoming the team principal for Red Bull Racing in 2005.
Under his leadership, Red Bull Racing achieved remarkable success, winning multiple Constructors' and Drivers' Championships with the exceptional driving talent of Sebastian Vettel. Horner's astute management skills, strategic decision-making, and ability to foster a competitive team spirit played pivotal roles in Red Bull's dominance during that period. Beyond his achievements in motorsport, Horner is known for his amiable personality and commitment to the sport's development. His contributions to Formula One have been instrumental in shaping its competitive landscape, making him a revered and influential figure in the racing community.
Christian Horner Quotes
I think the most important thing for any driver is to know that he's getting equality of equipment and priority.
It's the fear of failure that drives all of us at Red Bull.
When you're 84, a 70-year-old is still pretty young.
I never struggle for motivation, that's for sure. Motivation is something that burns within.
When you win a Grand Prix, it's the culmination of everything coming together. Not just trackside, but behind the scenes.
You know, Theresa May, she's doing the best she can with not a great hand, a little bit like Chase Carey really.
The main reason for our achievements is teamwork. It's quite simply the group of people that are here at Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technology working as one unit.
I think winning becomes addictive.
When you're at the top you're always going to be shot at.
I think it's a loss of energy to be worrying about other people's issues.
We get paid based on where we are in the Constructors' Championship so therefore we want the fastest and best drivers we can get in the car.
The number one driver in this team is the one who is ahead on the track, the rule is simple.
As has been the case with Sebastian Vettel, Daniil Kvyat, Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen, we're always going to draw upon the talent pool we have.
Obviously a decision was made to elevate both Jean-Eric Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo, who are two of the most exciting talents on the periphery of Formula 1, into race seats at Toro Rosso.
It's always dangerous quoting numbers and expectations.
When I started there was Frank Williams, Flavio Briatore, Ron Dennis, Eddie Jordan and Peter Sauber round the table. These were entrepreneurial team owners, mavericks in some respects.
F1's ability to problem-solve is second to none and our ability to make rapid prototype parts is again second to none.
I'm very much a people person.
You've got different governments and manufacturers saying, 'Oh, we'll be electric and autonomous by 2030 or whatever.' In my view Formula One is at a crossroads. What is its purpose? We have Formula E, and a lot of manufacturers are morphing into that area. But the emotion, the entertainment, the excitement of those cars just isn't there.
There are no team orders within Red Bull Racing, other than that the drivers should race each other with respect.
Twenty races is a tough season. It's a long year.
I've grown up in motorsport since I was 12 or 13 years of age; I've never been on a management training course.
I was always fascinated by speed... My father was always an enthusiast and once I found a passion in racing, I had something in common with him, so from my childhood onwards we spent a lot of time going to karting tracks and racing in the various categories.
There is always going to be competition from other countries and different venues who want to host a race, but the British GP is a must have.
We're very clear in the race that priority will be given to the lead car and more risk will be taken with the tail car. Sometimes that will work out, sometimes it won't, but it's very clear going into the event that those are the rules of engagement.
― Christian Horner Quotes
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