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Former Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner is in active negotiations to buy into Alpine’s F1 team, according to its boss Flavio Briatore
Christian Horner, the former Red Bull Formula 1 boss, is currently engaged in negotiations to acquire a stake in Alpine’s F1 team, as confirmed by Alpine boss Flavio Briatore. Since leaving Red Bull in the middle of last season, several possibilities for Horner’s return to F1 have been discussed, with the Alpine option now standing out prominently. Alpine had previously sold a 24% share to investors, including celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Michael B. Jordan, as well as Kansas City Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, making this stake a potential target for Horner. Recent rumors suggest that Horner is actively in talks with the investors regarding this stake, with Briatore neither confirming nor denying the ongoing negotiations during Alpine’s 2026 livery launch. While Briatore did mention having discussions with Horner and the potential stake acquisition, he emphasized that any deal must first be approved by Renault, indicating a complex negotiation process. Despite his prior statement about Horner not being in the Alpine picture last August, Briatore hinted at the possibility of a future collaboration, highlighting that every individual could be an asset to the team depending on their role within the organization.
