Christian Horner joins Oakley Capital as sports advisor

Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has taken on a new role as an advisor to the private equity firm Oakley Capital, focusing on investments in premium sports businesses. The move comes nearly a year after his departure from the Formula 1 team and amid ongoing speculation about a potential return to the sport.

In his new position, Horner will leverage his experience to help identify and develop sports-related investment opportunities. He stated that sports businesses are benefiting from growing global audiences and increased participation driven by healthier lifestyles. He also expressed long-standing respect for Oakley Capital founder Peter Dubens and the firm's approach to building ambitious, founder-led companies.

Dubens welcomed Horner, describing him as a highly successful leader in global sport whose track record and commercial instinct will be invaluable as the firm scales its sports portfolio. Oakley Capital's investments include a range of sports brands and assets, such as the America's Cup sailing team Athena Racing, as well as interests in golf, cricket, padel, and digital fitness.

Horner's two-decade tenure at Red Bull Racing was marked by significant...