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‘Christian Horner is F1’s equivalent of Pep Guardiola’ as speculation over return ramps up
Former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, likened to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, is eager to make a return to Formula 1 after being out of a job since last July.
Horner, with “unfinished business” in F1, is now free to join another team following the lapse of his non-compete clause.
Seen as F1’s equivalent to Guardiola in terms of his record, Horner is looking for the right project, potentially involving a stake-holding in a team with winning potential.
Alpine is considered the likeliest option for Horner’s F1 comeback, especially after his link to an investment group interested in the team and discussions with BYD for a new F1 entry.
As stakeholders anticipate his return, the complexity of team situations and interpersonal dynamics play a role in determining Horner’s next move in the F1 paddock.
