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Christian Horner opens memoir with 2021 Abu Dhabi GP
Christian Horner picks 2021 Abu Dhabi GP for his memoir's start to highlight the intense Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton rivalry.
In brief
Christian Horner picks 2021 Abu Dhabi GP for his memoir's start to highlight the intense Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton rivalry. Christian Horner chose the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to open his memoir because it featured Max Verstappen's first world title and a contentious rivalry with Lewis Hamilton. Originally…
Christian Horner's memoir start
Christian Horner chose the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to open his memoir, skipping childhood stories.
“I just wanted to grab the reader, you know, page one”
2021 Abu Dhabi GP significance
The race confirmed Max Verstappen's first world title amid intense rivalry with Lewis Hamilton.
“That season was an epic. I mean, the whole book could have just been about 2021.”
Rivalry with Mercedes
Horner highlighted his rivalry with Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, as key to the 2021 season.
“Toto's a formidable competitor and Mercedes are a massive team”
2021 season context
Red Bull finished 28 points behind Mercedes in constructors' standings with Hamilton and Verstappen equal on points.
“There was so much pressure through that year, such an intense rivalry between Lewis and Max”
Abu Dhabi race aftermath
The last-lap finish sparked controversy, leading to race director Michael Masi leaving his post.
“Starting there means Horner owns the most argued-over chapter of his career from the first page”
Horner's book tour
Horner's UK book tour runs from 17 to 26 October with a book included in each ticket.
“His career is a culmination of 124 grand prix victories, 14 world titles, 287 podium finishes”
The key point
Christian Horner chose the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to open his memoir because it featured Max Verstappen's first world title and a contentious rivalry with Lewis Hamilton.
