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Christian Horner wins Autosport’s John Bolster Award
The Autosport Awards are given out in honor of Autosport’s legendary Technical Editor and recognize individuals or groups who have shown a lifetime of technical excellence in motorsport. Past winners include esteemed figures such as Roger Penske, Ross Brawn, Sir Patrick Head, Adrian Newey, and Toto Wolff. Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull Racing, received this prestigious award on December 3, presented by Gary Fegel, the founder of GMF Capital, during the Autosport Awards ceremony at Grosvenor House. Under Horner’s leadership, Red Bull Racing has achieved remarkable success, with 113 Grand Prix victories, seven drivers’ titles, and six constructors’ crowns. In his acceptance speech, Horner acknowledged the crucial role played by his wife and all partners, while also praising the team’s exceptional performance in winning 21 out of 22 races in 2023. Red Bull Racing’s achievements were further recognized with the International Racing Driver of the Year award, won by Max Verstappen, and the International Competition Car of the Year award for the RB19. These awards, along with several others, including the British Competition Driver of the Year and Rookie of the Year, were determined by fan voting.
