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Christian Horner is “not done yet” according to his former Red Bull F1 colleague.
Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner may return to Formula 1 with Chinese car manufacturer BYD, according to reports from his former colleagues. Horner, who was removed as Red Bull CEO and team principal last year, is reportedly in discussions to lead a potential 12th team entry with BYD, known for its electric and hybrid vehicles. He was seen with BYD’s EVP Stella Li at the Cannes Film Festival and made a surprise appearance at the Monaco Formula E race recently.
Richard Hopkins, a former Red Bull head of operations, suggested that Horner still has unfinished business in F1 and may be eager to come back if the right opportunity arises. While Horner had been linked with Alpine, it seems less likely now after Renault’s reported blocking of potential sales related to him. BYD could become Horner’s gateway back into F1, given the current market situation.
Hopkins noted that aside from a potential BYD collaboration, options for Horner’s F1 return seem limited, considering the stable nature of other teams like Aston Martin. Horner may not just be looking to be a team principal again, implying he might be eyeing a different role or form of involvement. The idea of Horner returning to F1 brings back the dynamic of having strong personalities in the sport, a factor that has been missing since his departure.
