Christian Horner Receives CBE from King Charles for Contributions to Motorsport

The Red Bull Racing team principal was honored at Buckingham Palace after a season marked by competitive challenges and personal vindication.

Christian Horner, 51, was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to motorsport in King Charles III's New Year Honours list.
Horner has led Red Bull Racing since 2005, overseeing six Constructors' Championships and numerous Drivers' Championships, including Max Verstappen's latest title defense in 2024.
This season saw increased competition, with McLaren surpassing Red Bull to claim the Constructors' Championship, though Red Bull secured more race wins and defended the Drivers' Championship.
Horner was cleared of allegations of inappropriate conduct earlier this year after an independent investigation dismissed the claims, allowing him to continue leading the team.
Speaking after the ceremony, Horner described the honor as 'humbling' and called Verstappen a 'generational talent' who had his strongest season to date.