Christian Horner has turned down the chance to appear in a series based on himself, his life and wife Geri Halliwell.
The Briton is currently spending some time away from F1, having been sensationally axed by Red Bull last year despite the unprecedented success he brought to the team.
In Netflix’s newest series of popular show Drive to Survive, Horner and Halliwell take centre stage in a 38-minute episode. The couple offer a candid glimpse into their private life, while also discussing his shock Red Bull exit that stunned the world.
Now, according to the Daily Mail, Horner turned down ‘overtures’ to star in a spin-off show based on himself and Geri alone.
The 52-year-old is perhaps wise to shun more of the spotlight, having proven to be a decisive figure over the past couple of years.
To his dismay, Horner was booed at the launch of Red Bull’s car last year by spectators inside the 02 Arena.
It was something that also left Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen shocked, with the pair also in attendance.
Geri Horner and Christian Horner have been married ever since 2015 | GETTY
Toto Wolff couldn’t resist twisting the knife, with the Mercedes chief saying: “He went up there, like ‘I’m going to rock the room,’ but the room rocked him.”
Horner, however, hit back by saying: “When you become a serial winner the audience doesn’t want to see that.
“In F1, there’s an element of pantomime. We are like the Kardashians on wheels. I am past caring what people think.”
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Horner was sacked by Red Bull after a power struggle behind the scenes, with his departure also coming a year after being accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ by a female member of staff.
The F1 chief always protested his innocence, however, with Geri also supporting him in public. He was later cleared of any wrongdoing on two separate occasions.
Nonetheless, Horner was devastated by his exit from the side, which came after winning six World Constructors’ Championships, eight World Drivers’ Championships, and 124 Grands Prix.
“All done and dusted. I feel a real sense of loss and hurt,” he said on Drive to Survive.
“I didn’t really get a chance to say a proper goodbye. I never imagined to be in this position. Your immediate reaction when you’re delivered a s**t sandwich like that is, ‘F**k them.’
“I’ve had something taken away from me that wasn’t my choice, that was very precious to me.”
Christian Horner left Red Bull after 20 years at the helm | GETTY
He added: “I think this was a decision that was made by Oliver Mintzlaff with Helmut (Marko, the now deposed motorsport adviser to the wider Red Bull group) advising from the sidelines.
“Ultimately things changed within the business, within the group. And after Dietrich (Mateschitz, Red Bull’s founder) died, I was probably deemed to have maybe too much control.”
Meanwhile, the 2026 F1 season commences on Sunday with Red Bull hoping to bounce back following a disappointing campaign last time out.
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadja will compete for glory at the Australian Grand Prix, with Horner likely watching on from home.
