One year later, in 2006, Superman took over the car as David Coulthard scored Red Bull’s first podium finish, leading to Horner jumping into the swimming pool located on the top of the Energy Station wearing only a red cape after losing a bet over the result.

Horner helped grow Red Bull Racing into a powerhouse, winning six Constructors Championships and eight Drivers Championships during his time leading the team. But with Red Bull struggling in 2025, and with the future of superstar driver Max Verstappen up in the air, the team made the call to turn the page.

Christian Horner, the longest-tenured team principal in Formula 1, is out after two decades. Here's what he told the team.