Christian Horner's Future in F1
Christian Horner, the former Red Bull team principal, is planning his return to the F1 paddock in 2026.
Horner was relieved of his duties at Red Bull in September, with the team paying him £80m to terminate his contract, which was set to run until 2030.
He is now looking to take on an ownership role in another team and has been speaking to several potential candidates.
- Alpine are not currently interested in Horner, despite his close relationship with Flavio Briatore.
- Aston Martin are also not planning to make a move for Horner, with the Brit keen to have a stake in his next team.
Horner could potentially set up his own F1 team, as the sport allows for up to 12 teams on the grid.
Many teams have shut the door on Horner, but he remains determined to return to F1 in 2026.
Author's summary: Horner plans F1 return in 2026.