Horner reflects on early Red Bull Powertrains build and Mercedes links
Christian Horner said creating Red Bull’s in-house Formula 1 power unit from scratch was "scary as hell." He also recalled an early quip about a "Mercedes" ban as Red Bull Powertrains recruited heavily from Mercedes.
Christian Horner has reflected on Red Bull’s move to build its own Formula 1 power unit, describing the project as "scary as hell." The in-house engine has gone on to claim its first race wins during the 2026 season.
Horner also recalled an early quip about a "Mercedes" ban at Red Bull Powertrains, amid heavy recruitment from Mercedes during the build-up of the operation.
He had been removed from his role at Milton Keynes after the 2025 British Grand Prix, a year before the engine recorded those first victories.
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