Christian Horner mocks Guenther Steiner's F1 legacy

October 18, 2026

Christian Horner has taken a subtle jab at former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, whose post-F1 fame has largely stemmed from his role in *Drive to Survive* rather than his on-track record. While Horner led Red Bull to multiple championships, Steiner’s tenure at Haas from 2014 to 2023 saw the team’s best finish as fifth in the Constructors’ Championship in 2018—a far cry from the podiums or titles associated with Red Bull under Horner’s leadership.

Steiner’s visibility surged after his appearances on Netflix’s *Drive to Survive*, where his sharp personality and public clashes with rivals elevated his profile beyond his actual F1 achievements, including a lack of podium finishes during his time at Haas.

Horner’s remarks, made in a recent interview, framed Steiner’s success as a product of media editing and timing, acknowledging the former team principal’s ability to captivate audiences despite limited on-track success. Both men now sit on the sidelines after Steiner’s departure from Haas at the end of 2023 and Horner’s dismissal from Red Bull ahead of the 2025 season.

Though Horner was briefly linked to a return to F1 as Ferrari’s team principal, he has since dismissed those rumors, leaving his next move uncertain.