F1 Pundit Warns Ferrari of Losing Lewis Hamilton if They Sign Christian Horner

Christian Horner‘s sudden exit from Red Bull Racing has sparked controversy and speculation across the F1 paddock. It is unclear why the Briton was effectively sacked by Milton Keynes. Moreover, Horner’s future remains uncertain with a few possibilities, including a potential switch to Scuderia Ferrari. However, F1 pundit Will Buxton reckons that such a move could force Lewis Hamilton to quit the team.

Lewis Hamilton joined the Scuderia earlier this year after spending over a decade with Mercedes. The seven-time world champion was glad to reunite with Fred Vasseur at Ferrari, the two had worked together during Hamilton’s junior career.

If Ferrari decide to replace Fred Vasseur with Christian Horner, it could change the situation for Lewis Hamilton, who is already struggling to perform this year. While Maranello has not shown direct interest yet, rumors have surfaced this year that Vasseur was at risk of losing his position.

Will Buxton insisted that Lewis Hamilton had a really strong bond with Fred Vasseur, built on faith and trust. This is believed to be partly the reason behind the Briton’s move to Maranello. Buxton made it clear that if Vasseur was replaced by Horner, Lewis Hamilton was likely to see himself out of the Italian team.

Lewis Hamilton adores that man and has absolute faith in Fred Vasseur. If they replaced Fred with Christian Horner, I don’t think Lewis would be a Ferrari driver for much longer.

Will Buxton on The Sports Agent podcast

Christian Horner unlikely to join Ferrari

While it does seem that Lewis Hamilton would not be happy to see his team boss be replaced at Ferrari, it is unlikely that Christian Horner would make such a move to begin with. BBC’s F1 presenter Jennie Gow joined in on Buxton’s discussion, pointing out that such a scenario would not happen.