(Motorsport-Total.com) – Former team principal and managing director of Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner, has commented on his surprising appearance at the Monaco E-Prix. In an interview with talkSPORT directly on the starting grid in Monte Carlo, Horner explained that he is currently fully enjoying his break from the top class.
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After his departure from Red Bull in July 2025, where he pulled the strings in Milton Keynes for two decades, Horner was repeatedly at the center of various rumors about a return to motorsport – including both Formula 1 and MotoGP.
“I was at MotoGP and looked at the bikes,” Horner explained. “Also, Coventry City got promoted to the Premier League, so I was quite busy watching the guys. And for the first time in 30 years, I have a bit of downtime, which I mainly spend with my family. That feels good.”
He added: “I’m enjoying the free time a bit, and it’s really nice to be at a race where you have absolutely zero pressure. Normally, when you stand here on the starting grid, you think about the next two hours. But I’m just here to learn a bit more about Formula E.”
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The Brit also revealed that his visit to the Formula E paddock was made possible by the owner of the commercial rights of Formula 1: “I’m here as a guest of the guys from Liberty [Media], and it’s great to see how this championship is developing.”
For Horner, the weekend in Monaco was his first personal visit to a Formula E race ever, which also gave him a look at the new Gen4 vehicle generation.
“It’s my very first Formula E race. When you look at the Gen4 car – I mean, that will be a huge step for the guys,” he said. “I think the car looks like a real beast. That will be a big leap for them.”
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