The 52-year-old lives on the Oxfordshire border near Banbury with Spice Girl singer Geri Halliwell, whom he married in 2015.

Mr Horner had been team principal at Red Bull since 2005, overseeing eight drivers’ world championships and six constructors’ titles.

But this all came to an end last year when his team let him go mid-season over performance-related issues with the team.

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It was reported earlier this week that Mr Horner has secured his first major role since his departure from Red Bull, according to Business Matters magazine.

The British publication reports that the 52-year-old has now been engaged by Oakley Capital as an advisor on the firm’s investments in premium sports.

London-based private equity firm Oakley Capital, founded by serial entrepreneur Peter Dubens, said Mr Horner will work with its investment team to spot and realise deals in what is now one of the fiercest battlegrounds in Europe’s private markets.

The 52-year-old has now reacted to the appointment, sharing that he is excited about what the role entails.

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“Sports businesses are benefiting from growing global audiences and participation rates as more people embrace healthier, active lifestyles,” he said.

“I have known and respected Peter and the Oakley team for many years and have always admired their approach to building ambitious, founder-led businesses.

“Oakley Capital has established a strong reputation across the sports and consumer landscape, and I look forward to working together in the future and sharing my experience to help support the next generation of standout sports businesses.”

The supermarket chain is undergoing a major restructuring of its logistics operations, which will see more roles replaced or redefined by automated and robotic systems.

Part of Asda’s George clothing online operation will be relocated and consolidated at a single warehouse in Derby, operated by DHL, as part of wider company changes.

About 1,250 staff are expected to transfer to the new site under TUPE regulations, but only 250 roles will remain, leaving a significant number of positions at risk.

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An Asda spokesperson said the company remains focused on supporting affected staff through the transition and exploring alternative roles where possible.

The move will see operations consolidated from three separate distribution sites in Northamptonshire, Staffordshire and the North East.

Retailers across the UK are increasingly turning to automation and robotics to improve efficiency and cut costs.

The GMB union has criticised Asda’s plans, warning that the shift toward automation is leading to substantial job losses across the industry.

The changes are part of a wider turnaround strategy at Asda as it looks to strengthen performance and modernise its operations following a period of declining market share.

In a Reddit discussion, one user said: “No way this will result in cheaper goods; all it will do is result in more profit.”

Another commenter added: “How many of those robots will be spending their wages in their local community I wonder?”

A commenter said: “Robots are going to utterly decimate jobs such as taxi drivers, delivery drivers, warehouse picking/packing, etc.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if this happens within the next five years.”

Not all responses were negative.

Another user wrote: “This is what an increase in productivity looks like. This is a good thing.”

However, others pushed back.

One person said: “I’m not sure the people losing their job, or those unable to find one will agree with you.

“We already know that poverty results in an increase in crime.

“Put 2 and 2 together and this looks great for the execs and shareholders, and has an awful knock-on effect for everyone else.”

National debate is growing over whether 20mph should become the default speed limit in built-up areas across England.

Government advisers at the independent Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety told MPs that making 20mph the standard limit on residential and built-up roads would be a cheaper and more effective way to improve safety than the current patchwork approach.

Executive director Jamie Hassall argued it would be more cost-effective to set a national 20mph default and let local authorities raise limits where appropriate.

Oxfordshire County Council has supported 275 towns and villages to bring in 20mph speed limits.

Provisional Government data indicates the number of people killed or seriously injured on its roads in 2025 fell by about 18 per cent compared with the previous year.

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The push for lower limits comes as 20mph policies divide opinion nationally.

Wales has 20mph as the default speed limit in built-up areas, while the Scottish Government committed to implementing the limit on “those roads where it is appropriate to do so”.

Some 62 out of 153 local authorities in England have “adopted a policy similar to Scotland”, according to charity Living Streets.

A Department for Transport spokesperson said: “Local authorities are responsible for setting speed limits in their areas, and our guidance is that 20mph limits should only be used where they are appropriate and supported by evidence.”