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Christian Horner has been looking for a route back to the grid following his exit from Red Bull.
According to a report, Christian Horner is actively engaged in talks with one particular team as he seeks a return to the F1 grid in the near future. Horner, the former team principal at Red Bull, was let go from his position earlier in the campaign and is now on gardening leave until after the 2026 season begins. Although Aston Martin was initially speculated as a destination for Horner, owner Lawrence Stroll made it clear that he would not be joining the team. Reports suggest that Horner is now eyeing a position at Alpine with the backing of a group of investors, including Otro Capital, which holds 24 per cent of Alpine’s shares. If Otro Capital decides to sell its shares, it could provide Horner with the opportunity to return to F1 and work alongside Flavio Briatore, who recently rejoined the Enstone-based squad. Despite not denying talks with Alpine, Horner has refrained from providing further comments. Alpine faced a challenging F1 season this year, finishing at the bottom of the constructors’ standings, but is set to run Mercedes power units next year after deciding to end its own engine program.
