P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has been named as a barrier to Christian Horner’s return to F1 should they both target the same team.
Max Verstappen could potentially act as a barrier to Christian Horner’s return to Formula 1 if they both pursue the same team, especially after Horner’s 20-year tenure at Red Bull as team principal. Despite being linked to teams like Cadillac and Alpine, Horner’s future in F1 remains uncertain. Riccardo Patrese suggested Horner could join Aston Martin, but Verstappen’s presence may complicate matters. The public feud between Jos Verstappen and Horner in 2024 led to speculations, but it seems that any animosity has been put to rest. With Verstappen staying loyal to Red Bull for 2026, the upcoming regulation changes and Newey’s involvement could see Aston Martin emerging as frontrunners, potentially making them an appealing option for Verstappen.
