Christian Horner: need for speed and British values

Christian Horner - ex-pilot of the British "Formula 2" and "F3", and now - the head of one of the teams F1 - Red Bull Racing. Facts of his biography we explain later in this article.

Early life and career of the rider

Horner came into motor racing, when he was still very young. In 12 years, the parents first brought Christian to the circuit, and then the boy did not leave a dream to sit behind the wheel of day or night.

From 1994 to 1996, Christian Horner as riders took part in the British "Formula 2" and "F3". And in 25 years, obsessed with race track and all that is connected with it, Horner has created his own team, called Arden. She took part in the competition series "Formula 3000" and its the only driver in the initial stage itself was Christian.

Soon Arden appeared copilot - Kurt Mollekens. However, to achieve any tangible results the young team did not succeed. Horner at the end of the season earned one point crediting, Kurt - nineteen.

with motor sports forever

Career pilots Christian Horner lasted a relatively short time, however, the British and thought could not allow that withdraws from racing. In 1999, Horner grew up to his own team in the series "Formula 3000". Of the riders he moved to the functionaries, and it was one of the most important decisions in the Christian life.

At the turn of the century Arden has received strong financial support in the face of the Russian giant "Lukoil", as the British team continued their performances in "Formula 3000" under the name Arden Teem Russia. The case team led by Horner took place with varying success, but the period from 2000 to 2004 boss "Arden" definitely can make itself into an asset. British team kept its leading position in the series, and the world of motor racing added names such as Vitantonio Liuzzi, Bjorn Virdhaym and Heikki Kovalainen. Later, while working at the main formulaic series, Horner will open around the world another great racer and a born winner - Sebastian Vettel.

"Formula-1"

For time management Arden Christian Horner proved himself as a competent manager, and his success attracted the attention of the Austrian businessman and part-owner of the company Red Bull - Dietrich Mateschitz. Last just bought the team, "Formula 1" Jaguar Racing and built on its basis a new team - Red Bull Racing.

But as head of the new team was invited by Christian Horner. Photo odious British to this day adorns the team office, and for 12 years under his leadership, Red Bull four times celebrated a triumph in the Constructors' Championship.

The last few years Red Bull has lost some of its former position, but, according to experts, one of the favorites for the season 2017 is just the team Horner. Such an optimistic outlook for the RB is associated with a return to the championship motors "Reno" and the beginning of the decade, of course, with leadership ambitions of the team leader.

And let the team is no longer the protagonist of the previous years - the German Sebastian Vettel, the main steering team remains faithful to his work, his ideas and his wards.

Man the word

For services to the UK Christian Horner in 2013 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire. Generally, among his fellow leader Red Bull is known as the man of my word. So, in 2006, Christian Horner made a bet with the British pilot RB - David Coulthard. In the event that the latter would have taken place on the podium at the Grand Prix of Monaco, the team coach had to perform "acrobatic". Coulthard on the results of the race was able to climb the podium in third place, and unflappable Horner in front of the amazed public and under the applause jumped into the pool in a Superman costume.

Christian Horner and Jerry Halliwell

History knows many examples of marriages between stars. Some of them turn out to be strong like granite, the other - very quickly give a crack and disintegrate.

Christian Horner and Jerry Halliwell - his current wife - known since 2009, but they have officially legalized their relationship only in 2015 in the county of Bedfordshire. It is known that Halliwell - a fan of "Formula 1" in general and Red Bull in particular. During the race weekend it can often be found in the pits for the team native wife.

For Horner's second marriage, which, incidentally, did not meet the approval of the parents, Christian (The main reason - a small daughter, who still lives with his mother). The pair often appear in public together and looks happy. It is difficult to say whether the young people to be together forever fated, however, one undeniable trump overall they just have - unbridled love of motorsport and everything connected with it.