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Ex-Red Bull boss Christian Horner has been tipped to replicate his former foe Toto Wolff and return to F1 with an ownership stake in an existing team.
Ex-Red Bull boss Christian Horner is rumored to follow Toto Wolff’s path by returning to Formula 1 with ownership in an existing team after being fired by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal.
Although Horner will stay on Red Bull’s payroll, he is expected to make a comeback in F1, with possibilities ranging from Ferrari to Alpine according to Sky Sports pundits Martin Brundle and Karun Chandhok.
David Croft, Sky’s lead commentator, believes Horner may aim to emulate Wolff’s success in owning a portion of a team, potentially Alpine, given his established rapport with Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore.
Despite Croft’s caution that Horner may face challenges replicating Wolff’s financial influence in Mercedes, there is anticipation of Horner’s return to F1 in the near future.
Horner and Wolff had a rivalry in recent seasons, with Croft advising against rushing his return and warning of competition for stakeholding in Alpine given its high-profile investors and popularity.
It is suggested that Horner may take some time before deciding on his next move in Formula 1, but many anticipate his reentry into the sport with ownership ambitions in mind.
