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Horner ‘in talks’ with F1 team over return
Christian Horner is considering a move to the Alpine F1 team as he seeks a return to the sport after being released from his 20-year stint at Red Bull. Horner, who was replaced by Laurent Mekies at Red Bull, has been linked with various teams, including Aston Martin, but is reportedly seeking a new role with ownership possibilities akin to Toto Wolff at Mercedes. Despite being on ‘gardening leave’ until spring 2026, Horner is reportedly in negotiations to acquire a 24 percent share in Alpine, which could be facilitated by Otro Capital, an American consortium with ties to global stars like Rory McIlroy and Ryan Reynolds. This potential move to Alpine has been fueled by Horner’s affinity with the team, with industry insiders pointing to his friendship with Flavio Briatore, who currently serves as the de facto team principal at Alpine. While both Horner and Alpine have refrained from public comments on the matter, the speculation continues to grow as a possible new chapter in Horner’s Formula 1 career looms on the horizon.
