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Horner makes decision on return
Christian Horner has spoken to ‘pretty much every team’ on the grid about a potential F1 return. His exit from Red Bull in 2025 sparked speculation about his comeback, with connections to Ferrari, Aston Martin and Alpine. He is reportedly interested in acquiring a 24% stake in Alpine currently held by Otro Capital, with negotiations being confirmed by Flavio Briatore from the team. During a recent appearance on 9 News Australia’s Today show before his Australia tour, Horner addressed the rumors surrounding his return and clarified his main requirement of owning a part of a team. He emphasized the importance of working with like-minded people who are focused on winning and expressed no interest in returning just to participate, highlighting his desire for a new and exciting opportunity in a different role within the sport. Horner acknowledged the high interest and investments in Formula 1 but emphasized that any potential return would have to be genuinely exciting and have the potential to lead to victories.
