Christian Horner, the longstanding Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, has voiced his concerns about the contemporary generation of Formula 1 team managers, suggesting that they possess a more “short-termist” perspective compared to their predecessors. Horner, who has been a fixture in Formula 1 for over 18 years, has witnessed the sport undergo a transformative journey, marked by the diverse personalities and management styles that have shaped its history.
In contrast to the early years of his involvement, when towering figures like Bernie Ecclestone, Max Mosley, Jean Todt, Ron Dennis, and Flavio Briatore were prominent figures in the F1 landscape, Horner perceives a notable shift in the attitudes and approaches of current team principals. He contends that many contemporary managers appear to be more narrowly focused, concentrating primarily on their immediate sphere of influence, rather than adopting a broader perspective that considers the sport as a whole.
