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Christian Horner F1 return ‘could happen quickly’
An F1 insider suggested that Christian Horner’s return to the sport through Alpine could happen swiftly. Rumors intensified during the off-season regarding Horner’s potential comeback, potentially linked to buying Otro Capital’s 24 per cent stake in Alpine. Flavio Briatore, a team executive at Alpine, confirmed Horner’s interest in the stake sale at the car launch before the Barcelona shakedown. On the Sky Sports Barcelona testing show, pundits Ted Kravitz and Craig Slater discussed the possibility of Horner’s return, emphasizing Alpine’s need for leadership after finishing last in the 2025 constructors’ championship. Slater indicated that negotiations were ongoing for Horner’s consortium to acquire the stake, highlighting the complexity of Renault’s ownership structure. If successful, Horner could play a managerial role within the team to provide much-needed direction following their previous season’s performance.
