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Could Christian Horner still end up at Aston Martin alongside Adrian Newey?
David Croft believes that Aston Martin has extended an offer to Christian Horner, but he doubts Horner will accept the opportunity to join the team. Horner has been linked with Aston Martin since rumors surfaced about Andy Cowell losing his job as team principal during the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend. Although Adrian Newey has been appointed as the next team principal from 2026, speculation persists that there might be room for Horner at Aston Martin.
BBC Sport reported that Newey gave Horner a tour of Aston Martin’s Silverstone factory under the cover of darkness on Tuesday evening. Croft mentioned that when Horner returns to Formula 1, there will be a place for him, emphasizing his championship-winning abilities. However, Croft believes that Horner will seek autonomy in decision-making, which might not align with Lawrence Stroll’s leadership style at Aston Martin. Despite discussions and a potential offer, Croft does not foresee a future where Horner joins Aston Martin.
