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Christian Horner Rides a Real Horse After Red Bull F1 Exit

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Samriddhi Jaiswal | Last updated Jul 27, 2025 9:34 AM ET

Christian Horner has swapped Formula 1 speed for four-legged horsepower in a cheeky new Instagram post, days after his shock exit as Red Bull Racing team principal.

Horner, who led Red Bull to multiple Constructors’ Championships and guided Max Verstappen’s dominant reign in F1, shared a photo of himself riding a horse on a quiet country lane.

He captioned it: “Different horse power this Sunday” — a playful nod to life after leaving one of the fastest teams in motorsport.

The timing of the post is hard to ignore. Horner was recently relieved of his duties as Red Bull’s team boss after a long and successful tenure. The move sent shockwaves through Formula 1, where he had become one of the most recognizable figures on the grid since taking charge of the team in 2005.

Fans quickly flooded social media with reactions to his horse-riding post, interpreting it as Horner embracing life outside the F1 paddock. Some saw it as a subtle dig at the high-pressure world he left behind, while others praised him for finding humor in a dramatic career shift.

Whether this is Horner leaning into a new chapter or simply enjoying some countryside downtimes, the image has sparked conversations across the racing community.

Christian Horner still enjoying some horse power on his first race day without Red Bull pic.twitter.com/uMExONNDjT
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