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McLaren chief Zak Brown responds to rumours Christian Horner could return to F1 next year.
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown addressed rumors of Christian Horner returning to F1, following Horner’s departure from Red Bull after 20 years in July.
Horner negotiated a £80m severance package with Red Bull, allowing him to potentially return to the F1 paddock next summer, sparking speculation about his future with teams like Alpine, Aston Martin, and Haas.
Brown acknowledged Horner’s successful F1 career and unique character, emphasizing the excitement and competition both on and off the track in the sport.
In the past, Brown expressed satisfaction with Horner’s exit, believing it would lead to a “healthier” F1 environment without him, citing political tensions and crossed lines during Horner’s tenure at Red Bull.
Brown praised Laurent Mekies, Red Bull’s new team principal, and anticipated a more unified and trust-based competition environment in F1 moving forward.
