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Christian Horner has visited FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem at FIA headquarters in Paris as rumours grow surrounding an F1 comeback.
Christian Horner visited FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem at the FIA headquarters in Paris amidst rumors of a Formula 1 comeback. His firing by Red Bull last season did not stop him from planning his return to the sport. Although initially in talks with Aston Martin, negotiations eventually turned towards Alpine for the 2026 season. Alpine verified this news and revealed negotiations for Horner to acquire a 26% stake in the team. Despite the visit to FIA headquarters, the nature of his meeting with Ben Sulayem suggests it was more of a social call amid Horner’s involvement in a historic car show in Paris. Horner’s potential comeback would likely not materialize until after the 2026 season starts, as his separation from Red Bull restricts him from taking on a new role until at least April.
