# Horner gets Red Bull thanks after F1 win

> Christian Horner receives Red Bull call thanking him for F1 engine project after maiden win.
- Title: Horner gets Red Bull thanks after F1 win · Autosport
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/red-bull-called-christian-horner-to-thank-him-for-f1-engine-project-after-maiden-win/10866939
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-22T11:04:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: christian horner, red bull racing, f1, ford powertrains, max verstappen, malaysia grand prix, bahrain grand prix, seattle, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.