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F1 team told to hire Christian Horner in major reshuffle
Former Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner has been connected to a possible move to Alpine after being relieved of his duties by Red Bull last month. Horner led Red Bull for two decades, securing 14 world championships, but the team’s performance declined, ending up in fourth place in the constructors’ championship in just a year. With Max Verstappen’s future uncertain, Red Bull appointed Laurent Mekies as the new team principal. Sky Germany pundit Ralf Schumacher has suggested Alpine should consider recruiting Horner for the pivotal 2026 season. Alpine is currently guided by Flavio Briatore, with former team principal Oliver Oakes departing in May. Despite Briatore’s determination to restore success, Schumacher believes Horner’s technical expertise would be more suitable for the role. Amid rumors of Horner potentially joining Alpine or even Cadillac, his championship-winning background could make him a desirable candidate for teams looking to capitalize on the upcoming major regulatory changes in F1 in 2026.
