P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It seems there may just be a route back into F1 for Christian Horner after all.
Christian Horner is negotiating a potential minority purchase of Alpine, signaling his potential return to Formula 1 after being let go from Red Bull last year. Horner, a longtime Red Bull figure, is eyeing a return to the sport and has been in talks with Alpine, reportedly with backing from Bernie Ecclestone. Alpine is primarily owned by Renault, with external investors including Otro Capital, Ryan Reynolds, Michael B. Jordan, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce. If Horner secures a stake in Alpine, it could pave the way for his desired return to F1, where he prefers a team ownership role. Alpine team boss Flavio Briatore acknowledged the talks between Horner and Otro, highlighting the complexities and the need for Renault’s approval in any potential deal. Despite their friendship, Briatore emphasized that Horner’s negotiations are separate from his involvement with the team, but he noted that any asset could benefit Alpine depending on the role they assume.
