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July 19, 2025 • 54 mins

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Hosted by Jason Hassett | Current & CombustionšŸŽ„ Video Description:Christian Horner: The Mastermind Behind Red Bull’s F1 EmpireIn Episode 2 of Car Heroes, Jason Hassett dives deep into the story of Christian Horner — the former racing driver turned youngest team principal in F1 history, and the architect behind Red Bull Racing’s rise from paddock underdog to dominant powerhouse.From battling in Formula 3000 with his own team to managing four consecutive world championships with Sebastian Vettel, and later overseeing Max Verstappen’s modern-day dominance — Horner has remained a relentless figure in the sport’s ever-changing landscape.But his legacy isn’t without controversy. From tense power struggles within Red Bull to high-profile headlines that blurred the lines between sporting success and media spotlight, Horner's career is a case study in ambition, loyalty, and control.In this episode, you’ll learn:šŸ How a young racer with limited pace became a world-class leaderšŸ“ˆ The early years of Red Bull Racing — and how Horner built an F1 titanšŸ”„ Behind the scenes: internal rivalries, political maneuvering, and the fight to stay on topšŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ā€šŸ‘¦ The family man married to pop culture royalty — and the private life behind the headlinesšŸ“‰ Crisis moments: from driver feuds to investigations and internal pressureāš–ļø The balance of leadership, loyalty, and longevity in the high-stakes world of F1šŸ† And ultimately — how history might remember Christian HornerThis is the story of a strategist, a survivor, and a central figure in one of the most successful — and scrutinized — teams in Formula 1.šŸ“ŗ More from Jason Hassett:The Jason Hassett Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasonHassettShowDocumentary Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thatjasonhassett/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayhassettā˜• Support the show:Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/currentandcombustionChapters:0:00 Intro 1:54 Horner's Beginning 8:44 Red Bull's First Success19:14 Hard Times Ahead33:45 Another Successful Run43:18 Start of the End52:08 Leaving Red BullšŸ”– Hashtags:#ChristianHorner #RedBullRacing #F1 #Formula1 #TeamPrincipal #F1Legends #MaxVerstappen #SebastianVettel #CarHeroes #CurrentAndCombustion #F1History #Motorsport #RedBullDominance #RacingStrategy #F1Politics #ChristianHornerStory

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