Oracle Red Bull Racing's two most senior figures have reflected on the origins of their professional relationship, how working together for a common goal formed a bond, and how successes have shaped the team into a modern-day F1 powerhouse. Christian Horner is the only Team Principal Oracle Red Bull Racing (ORBR) has ever had, playing an instrumental role in taking what he describes as a ‘party team’ to the lofty heights of winning 2022’s F1 Driver and Constructor Championship.
The team first competed in the world championship in 2005 when a relatively green Horner was trying to turn an unproven team into serious competitors. Horner says it was clear to him what was needed, or more specifically who he needed: Adrian Newey.
"What was missing was a clear technical direction," Horner said. "Adrian was the very best that's ever been in Formula One, so it was a question of how could we entice, how could we attract Adrian to join the Red Bull team?"
