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Christian Horner has long been linked with a move to Aston Martin following his exit from Red Bull.
Aston Martin has decided not to offer Christian Horner a position within the team, putting an end to speculation about the axed Red Bull boss potentially joining the Silverstone-based squad. Red Bull parted ways with Horner earlier this season after his 20-year tenure as team principal. Horner had been linked to various F1 projects after leaving Red Bull, with rumors connecting him to Aston Martin following discussions with team owner Lawrence Stroll. Despite leadership changes at Aston Martin for the upcoming 2026 season, including the appointment of Adrian Newey as team principal, the possibility of Horner reuniting with his former colleague has been ruled out. An official source from Aston Martin confirmed that Horner joining the team is “absolutely not happening,” debunking the earlier speculation. Horner, who played a significant role in the success of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, is currently on gardening leave and cannot explore new F1 opportunities until early spring 2026.
