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Damon Hill has his say on the latest Christian Horner to Aston Martin rumours
1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill raised concerns about Aston Martin’s potential interest in Christian Horner affecting their pursuit of Max Verstappen in the future. Rumors surfaced on Sunday about Aston Martin CEO Andy Cowell facing replacement amid a reported disagreement with Adrian Newey. Cowell, known for Mercedes’ dominant hybrid engine, joined Aston Martin in 2024 and later became team principal following Mike Krack. However, team owner Lawrence Stroll appears ready for changes ahead of the pivotal year 2026. With technical upgrades in sight, Aston Martin aims to establish themselves as a consistent front-runner. Horner is a prime candidate for the team principal role, as Stroll plans for the future success alongside investments and a partnership with Honda. Despite Horner’s successful history, questions linger on whether his recruitment could impact Aston Martin’s pursuit of Verstappen. Alternatives to Horner include Andreas Seidl, former McLaren principal, and Martin Whitmarsh, who both bring notable experience to the table.
