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This is the man who can stop Horner’s F1 return
Reports from the Italian media suggest that Andreas Seidl is now the leading candidate for the team principal position at Aston Martin F1 following speculation about the potential departure of Andy Cowell, the current CEO and team principal.
Initial rumors indicated that Cowell might be leaving before the end of 2025, paving the way for figures like Christian Horner to step in, but recent information points towards Seidl as the frontrunner for the role.
Seidl, the former McLaren team principal, is seen as a more viable option than Horner, who is currently on gardening leave after his exit from Red Bull Racing.
Despite Horner’s interest in returning to F1, his history with Aston Martin’s design chief, Adrian Newey, and previous tensions could complicate any potential reunion.
While Horner has been linked to other teams like Ferrari and Alpine, Seidl appears to be the more logical choice should Aston Martin need a new team principal in the near future.
