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Alpine has confirmed talks are underway with Christian Horner and one of the team’s shareholders for the Briton to purchase a minority stake in the beleaguered F1 team.
Alpine has confirmed ongoing discussions with Christian Horner and a major shareholder for Horner to acquire a minority stake in the struggling Formula 1 team. Christian Horner, following his unexpected departure from Red Bull, has been quietly planning a comeback to F1. Despite exploring other team opportunities, Horner sought a leading role akin to his past position. Recent reports indicated Horner’s potential 24% ownership alongside other investors in Alpine. The team acknowledges the talks regarding shareholder stakes and their intention to exit the F1 scene. Alpine emphasized that the talks involve current shareholders and not former figures like Flavio Briatore. The team’s main focus is to enhance competitiveness on the track in 2026 under the new regulation era.
