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Christian Horner is said to be in talks with a former McLaren Racing backer as he plots potential F1 return with Alpine.
Former Red Bull chief Christian Horner has been in discussions with a former supporter of McLaren Racing regarding potentially investing in the Alpine F1 team. Horner, who was dismissed as Red Bull’s CEO and team principal last July after 20 years, is reportedly in talks with MSP Sports Capital about a possible acquisition of the Alpine team. Sky News reported that Horner was approached by MSP Sports Capital, who sold its stake in McLaren Racing in September 2025, regarding an offer to purchase Otro Capital’s 24 percent stake in Alpine. Alpine confirmed that Horner is part of a group of investors interested in purchasing the Otro Capital stake. Horner stated that he is only interested in returning to Formula One for the right opportunity and working with like-minded individuals who strive for success. He emphasized that any potential return would need to be genuinely exciting and geared towards achieving victory, as he has no interest in merely participating in the sport.
