Red Bull team principal Christian Horner receives CBE for his contributions to motorsport, bringing him closer to joining F1 stars like Lewis Hamilton with a knighthood

Christian Horner, Red Bull’s team principal, has been recognised in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list with a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) award for his exceptional services to motorsport. This marks a significant step towards Horner joining an elite group of Formula 1 stars, such as Lewis Hamilton, who was knighted in 2021.

At 51, Horner’s leadership has steered Red Bull to multiple world titles, cementing his reputation as one of the sport’s most influential figures. The CBE acknowledges his pivotal role in the team’s dominance, as well as his longstanding commitment to motorsport at the highest level.

The award comes just a year after Horner’s contemporary, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, received his knighthood, following an illustrious career that has seen him tie with Michael Schumacher for the most World Championships in F1 history.

As Horner edges closer to a knighthood, his achievements stand as a testament to his leadership, strategy, and deep influence within Formula 1. Whether or not he will join Hamilton in the peerage remains to be seen, but his future looks bright in the world of motorsport.