Christian Horner receives £100 million in Red Bull exit compensation
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 9:44 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Christian Horner was awarded £100.482 million in compensation following his departure from Red Bull Racing, confirmed by UK Companies House documents. This payout comes after a 20-year tenure where he led Red Bull to 14 world championships. Horner was dismissed in July 2025 amidst allegations of inappropriate behavior, which were ultimately dismissed. He has expressed interest in returning to Formula 1 with teams like Ferrari and Alpine. Horner recently made his first appearance in the paddock since his exit at the 2026 British Grand Prix.
- •Horner's payment includes £33.494 million from Red Bull Racing.
- •He was replaced on July 9, 2025, by Laurent Mekies.
- •Horner led Red Bull to eight drivers' and six constructors' championships.
- •His allegations of inappropriate behavior were dismissed twice.
- •Horner recently appeared at the British Grand Prix in October 2026.
- 9:44 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Horner’s astonishing Red Bull payout confirmed in new documents
- 9:43 AMMotorsport.com — Christian Horner's nine-figure Red Bull exit payout revealed in financial filings
- 9:43 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Horner's nine-figure Red Bull exit payout revealed in financial filings
"Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner received a combined £100.482million in compensation for loss of office following his departure from the Milton Keynes outfit in July 2025, according to newly published UK Companies House documents. The Briton was replaced in the role on 9 July 2025 by former Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies, before officially leaving the ...Keep reading
"Former Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner received £100.482million in compensation following his 2025 departure
"The former Red Bull team principal was sacked after 20 years in charge of the championship-winning team
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 9:44 AMChristian Horner’s astonishing Red Bull payout confirmed in new documents
The former Red Bull team principal was sacked after 20 years in charge of the championship-winning team
- Motorsport.comOct 8, 2026, 9:43 AMChristian Horner's nine-figure Red Bull exit payout revealed in financial filings
Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner received a combined £100.482million in compensation for loss of office following his departure from the Milton Keynes outfit in July 2025, according to newly published UK Companies House documents. The Briton was replaced in the role on 9 July 2025 by former Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies, before officially leaving the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 9:43 AMChristian Horner's nine-figure Red Bull exit payout revealed in financial filings
Former Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner received £100.482million in compensation following his 2025 departure
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