In motorsport, the usual path to management is thus: start out as a junior employee, work your way up, and eventually you can earn the keys to one of the many kingdoms of racing.
There are a few exceptions to the rule, as the likes of new Ferrari Formula 1 boss Frederic Vasseur earned their keep by running their own race teams before earning a move into the top flight. Christian Horner did the same, starting up the Arden squad in F3000 with father Garry to ensure the younger Horner could keep his racing career alive. Eventually, he hung up his helmet to focus on the day-to-day management of the team, which brought him to the attention of Red Bull when it embarked on its journey as an F1 team in 2005.
