Christian Horner, the former director of Red Bull Racing, will attend this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, an event that will mark his return to Formula 1 after a year of absence. This coincides with the announcement of his first book, which will be published in October.
Horner’s last participation in a grand prix was at last year’s British Grand Prix, just before he was dismissed. His departure occurred at a time when the team was struggling with performance and facing an intense power struggle within the organization.
After this period, Horner has been away from the motorsport world, but has held talks with several Formula 1 teams in the hope of reclaiming a relevant role. Despite the opportunity to collaborate with a rival team, he has not found the ideal fit.
This weekend, Horner is expected to return to the Formula 1 paddock as a guest. He has maintained a good relationship with the F1 chief, Stefano Domenicali, with whom he shared moments during a MotoGP event in Jerez, as well as with FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
‘Drive’ book in October
Horner’s return to the Formula 1 environment coincides with the announcement of his memoirs, titled Drive, which will be published on October 22 by Transworld Publishing. The audiobook will also be narrated by Horner himself.
According to the synopsis, the book promises to be “vivid, candid, and uncompromising”, in which the author will share his experiences of more than two decades at the helm of F1, including two dominant stints with Red Bull that earned him eight drivers’ titles and six constructors’ titles.
Horner reveals the pressures that come with his role, the psychological work that each race entails, and the decision-making in a high-risk context. The statement highlights the tensions, rivalries, and challenges he faced during his career, as well as the collaborations that contributed to his team’s success.
In a statement at the European motor show in Dublin in February, Horner expressed that he feels he has left unfinished business in his Formula 1 career, wishing to return only to the right environment. “I don’t want to return to the track unless I have a mission with a chance of victory,” he stated.
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