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Horner gets Red Bull thanks after F1 win
Christian Horner receives Red Bull call thanking him for F1 engine project after maiden win.
In brief
Christian Horner receives Red Bull call thanking him for F1 engine project after maiden win. Christian Horner was thanked by Red Bull shareholders for his role in developing the Red Bull Ford Powertrains engine after its first Formula 1 victory. Originally reported by Autosport.
Red Bull shareholders call Horner
Christian Horner received a phone call from Red Bull shareholders after the Red Bull Ford Powertrains engine won its first Formula 1 race in Malaysia.
Horner's 20-year tenure
Horner joined Red Bull Racing in 2005 and led the team to eight drivers' and six constructors' titles before being replaced in July 2025.
Engine transition
Red Bull created Powertrains in 2020 to develop its own engine after Honda left Formula 1 at the end of 2021.
First victory
The Red Bull Ford Powertrains engine won its first Formula 1 race at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with Max Verstappen.
Horner's pride
Horner said he was proud to be part of the engine development team that delivered the first Formula 1 victory.
Dismissal context
Horner was dismissed in July 2025 following Dietrich Mateschitz's death and a shift in Red Bull's leadership.
What matters most
Christian Horner was thanked by Red Bull shareholders for his role in developing the Red Bull Ford Powertrains engine after its first Formula 1 victory.
