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Fernando Alonso is quizzed on whether Aston Martin could sign Christian Horner
Fernando Alonso expressed doubts about Aston Martin’s need to bolster their management team with Christian Horner following the recent reshuffle, which saw Adrian Newey appointed as team principal for 2026. Newey, previously the managing technical partner, will now spearhead the design team for Aston Martin’s F1 efforts. Despite rumors linking Horner to Aston Martin, it seems unlikely the team will pursue the former Red Bull boss. Alonso believes the current management structure, including Newey, Andy Cowell, and Lawrence, is already strong enough. The two-time world champion is confident that Newey’s leadership will attract top talent to Aston Martin, potentially improving their performance. As the 2025 season nears its end, Alonso views the final races as celebrations, especially since he won’t have to drive the AMR25 car anymore, highlighting the upcoming Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix.
