News Summary
- Christian Horner received £100.482 million (US$132.75m) in compensation for loss of office following his Red Bull departure
- The total consists of £33.494m (US$44.25m) from Red Bull Racing and £66.988m (US$88.50m) from Red Bull Technology
- The compensation does not include £13.470m (US$17.80m) in regular remuneration recorded separately by the two companies
Christian Horner received £100.482 million (approximately US$132.75m) in compensation following his departure from Red Bull, according to newly filed financial documents.
The 2025 accounts of Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technology both record substantial payments to their “highest paid director” as “compensation for loss of office”. That director is Horner, who was dismissed as Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal in July 2025 before formally leaving his positions within the group in August.
Red Bull Racing recorded compensation of £33.494 million (US$44.25m), while Red Bull Technology reported another £66.988 million (US$88.50m). Combined, the two payments total £100.482 million (US$132.75m).
Red Bull Racing paid £33.494 million
Red Bull Racing Limited’s accounts show its highest-paid director received £33.494 million (US$44.25m) as compensation for loss of office during the financial year ending December 31, 2025.
Horner is not explicitly named alongside the payment in the accounts, but RacingNews365 identifies him as the director concerned. He was Red Bull Racing’s CEO and team principal until his dismissal on July 9 and formally resigned as a director on August 13.
The accounts separately record £4.441 million (US$5.87m) in normal remuneration for the highest-paid director before his departure. That amount is not part of the £33.494 million compensation payment.
Red Bull Technology adds another £66.988 million
The larger payment appears in Red Bull Technology’s accounts. Its highest-paid director received £66.988 million (US$88.50m) as compensation for loss of office, while another £9.029 million (US$11.93m) was recorded as regular remuneration.
Together, the figures from the two Red Bull companies are:
| Company | Compensation | Regular remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Racing | £33.494m (US$44.25m) | £4.441m (US$5.87m) |
| Red Bull Technology | £66.988m (US$88.50m) | £9.029m (US$11.93m) |
| Total | £100.482m (US$132.75m) | £13.470m (US$17.80m) |
The distinction is important: £100.482 million (US$132.75m) is specifically the combined compensation for loss of office, rather than the entirety of Horner’s earnings from Red Bull during 2025.
The dollar figures are approximate and use the October 7 exchange rate of £1 = US$1.32112.
Horner also held other positions within Red Bull
Horner was also a director of Red Bull Powertrains and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, but the accounts for those companies state that directors’ remuneration was paid by other Red Bull Group undertakings.
Companies House records show Horner resigned from his Red Bull Powertrains and Red Bull Advanced Technologies directorships on August 12, with his Red Bull Racing directorship ending the following day.
The newly disclosed figures provide considerably more detail about the financial consequences of his departure than was available when Red Bull removed him from operational control.
Horner left Red Bull after 20 years
Horner had led Red Bull Racing since the team entered Formula 1 in 2005, overseeing eight Drivers’ Championships and six Constructors’ titles before Laurent Mekies replaced him in July 2025.
He has recently spoken publicly about why he believes Red Bull decided to remove him after 20 years, arguing that the company’s internal structure changed following Dietrich Mateschitz’s death and that he eventually came to be viewed as having too much control.
Horner has also continued to discuss a potential Formula 1 return and has indicated that holding an ownership stake would be an important consideration for his next long-term project.
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FAQ
How much compensation did Christian Horner receive after leaving Red Bull?
New financial filings show £100.482 million, approximately US$132.75 million, in compensation for loss of office across Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technology.
How was Horner’s £100.482 million compensation divided?
Red Bull Racing recorded £33.494 million (US$44.25m), while Red Bull Technology recorded £66.988 million (US$88.50m) in compensation for loss of office.
Did Horner receive normal remuneration in addition to the compensation?
Yes. The two companies separately recorded a combined £13.470 million (US$17.80m) in regular remuneration for their highest-paid director.
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