JANUARY 7, 2005

Red Bull confirms Horner

Christian Horner has been appointed as the Sporting Director of Red Bull Racing. The news was confirmed a few minutes ago by the Austrian drinks company although confirmation of Gunther Steiner as the new technical director has not yet been made.

Christian Horner has been appointed as the Sporting Director of Red Bull Racing. The news was confirmed a few minutes ago by the Austrian drinks company although confirmation of Gunther Steiner as the new technical director has not yet been made. The news is a blow to Jaguar's former management Tony Purnell and David Pitchforth.

Horner is expected to begin work at Milton Keynes later today.