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Christian Horner makes return ahead of Australian Grand Prix
Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner will be in Australia during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix week to launch a new project. After 20 years as team principal, Red Bull parted ways with Horner and replaced him with Laurent Mekies last July. Horner led Red Bull to six constructors’ championships and guided Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen to four drivers’ championship titles each. His departure coincided with the 2026 regulatory changes and the team’s new power unit production era. Despite rumors of an F1 return, Horner will begin the 2026 season with a public speaking tour in Australia, scheduled for February 24 in Melbourne, February 26 in Sydney, and March 2 in Perth during the Australian GP week. Speculations abound regarding Horner’s potential return to F1, with rumors linking him to Alpine, Ferrari, and Haas for a team principal or ownership role. Whether Horner rejoins F1 remains uncertain, but his Australian tour promises insights into his F1 career.
