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Christian Horner could be offered a path back to F1 with Aston Martin.
According to recent reports, Andy Cowell is likely to be replaced by Christian Horner at Aston Martin due to disagreements with Adrian Newey.
Cowell’s tenure as CEO and team principal at Aston Martin is coming to an end after just over a year, as per BBC Sport.
Christian Horner, formerly with Red Bull, is actively pursuing a leadership role and ownership stake in the Aston Martin F1 team.
Lawrence Stroll, the owner of Aston Martin, has also considered Andreas Seidl and Mattia Binotto for the position, besides Horner.
The disagreement between Cowell and Newey revolves around their respective authority within Aston Martin.
Horner’s potential appointment could lead to an uneasy reunion with Adrian Newey, given their tumultuous past at Red Bull.
Despite past conflicts, Horner and Newey have reportedly improved their relationship, even attending a music concert together.
Horner’s severance package from Red Bull allows him to potentially make a comeback to Formula 1 in 2026.
