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Horner discusses Red Bull's engine project following first Formula 1 win

Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 11:04 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Horner discusses Red Bull's engine project following first Formula 1 win

Summary

Christian Horner disclosed that Red Bull shareholders contacted him after the Red Bull Ford Powertrains engine secured its first Formula 1 victory in Malaysia. Horner, who served as team principal for nearly two decades and was dismissed in July 2025, oversaw Red Bull's transition to becoming an engine manufacturer after Honda's withdrawal from F1. The engine's victory marked a significant milestone for Red Bull, which had been using Honda’s powertrains until last year. Horner expressed gratitude for the acknowledgment from Red Bull’s leadership and emphasized the efforts that went into the engine's development.

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By the Numbers

•Red Bull Ford Powertrains won its first race in Malaysia.
•Horner was team principal from 2005 until July 2025.
•The engine project followed Honda's exit from Formula 1.
•Max Verstappen led the team to the victory in Bahrain.
•Horner received a call from shareholders acknowledging his contributions.

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Christian Horner has revealed Red Bull shareholders called him on the back of the Red Bull Ford Powertrains engine’s maiden Formula 1 victory in Malaysia. Horner joined the Milton Keynes-based squad as its team principal when the brand acquired the Jaguar outfit ahead of the 2005 season, but was sacked and replaced by Laurent Mekies in July 2025. Across two decades at the helm of the team ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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Christian Horner has revealed Red Bull shareholders called him on the back of the Red Bull Ford Powertrains engine’s maiden Formula 1 victory in Malaysia. Horner joined the Milton Keynes-based squad as its team principal when the brand acquired the Jaguar outfit ahead of the 2005 season, but was sacked and replaced by Laurent Mekies in July 2025. Across two decades at the helm of the team ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com