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Christian Horner has been out of F1 since the summer of 2025, but rumours of his return are ramping up with BYD the latest potential landing spot.
Rumors of Christian Horner’s return to F1 have intensified after he was seen at a BYD event in Cannes. The 52-year-old Englishman has been out of the sport since his abrupt departure from Red Bull last year. He is expected to be eligible to rejoin the sport this month after completing his gardening leave. Horner has been linked to multiple teams such as Alpine, Aston Martin, and Ferrari, and now, potentially, BYD. Speculation is growing that his return to F1 is imminent, with discussions taking place with various stakeholders in the sport. Horner has hinted that his next role in F1 may not involve being a team principal, but rather a more senior position with a share of ownership.
