Christian Horner Announces UK Book Tour for New Memoir Drive

Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has announced a United Kingdom book tour for this autumn to coincide with the release of his new memoir, Drive. The announcement follows his departure from the Formula 1 team in July 2025 after two decades at the helm, according to reports from CNN Sports.

Christian Horner Memoir Tour Details

The 52-year-old Horner revealed that the autumn book tour will give fans a rare chance to engage with him directly through live Q&A sessions. According to initial source reporting, these events will focus on his twenty-year tenure leading the Milton Keynes outfit from its entry into Formula 1 in 2005 until his departure.

Horner’s departure from Red Bull Racing was announced on July 9, 2025, by a team spokesperson, as reported by CNN Sports. Red Bull did not provide a specific reason for the firing, but corporate projects and investments chief Oliver Mintzlaff thanked Horner in an official statement for his exceptional work, experience, and innovative thinking in building the team into one of the most successful and attractive teams in Formula 1.

Two Decades of Championship Success at Red Bull

During Horner’s twenty-year spell as team principal, Red Bull secured eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles. The team claimed four consecutive drivers’ world titles with Sebastian Vettel between 2010 and 2013, followed by Max Verstappen winning the last four championships.

According to CNN Sports reporting, Red Bull achieved 124 Grand Prix wins, 107 pole positions, and 287 podium finishes under Horner’s leadership. Press Association F1 correspondent Phil Duncan described Horner to CNN Sports as perhaps one of the last of those ‘big beast’ team principles, noting that his departure followed a culmination of factors rather than a single specific event.

Following his exit, Horner posted a statement on Instagram expressing his gratitude for his time with the team.

After an incredible journey of twenty years together, it is with a heavy heart that today I say goodbye to the Team I have absolutely loved,

Christian Horner

Horner added that it had been a privilege to lead the factory staff through both wins and losses. Laurent Mekies, who works for Red Bull’s sister team Racing Bulls, stepped in to replace Horner as team principal and CEO.