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Ferrari back Frederic Vasseur as their F1 team principal after former Red Bull boss Christian Horner says he would be interested in joining.

Formula One News / ESPN / September 29

Ferrari gives Vasseur backing amid Horner 'gossip'

Ferrari has insisted it has "full confidence" in Fred Vasseur amid mounting speculation about both his job and the potential of Christian Horner replacing him.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 27

Who slept best last night: Laurent Mekies

Red Bull’s first double podium of the year isn’t the only reason for its boss to be satisfied with how things are going Different times require different leaders.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 26

"Mr Horner is looking for a job" – Frederic Vasseur claps back at Ferrari rumours

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says speculation about his future is distracting his team from its job Ferrari is practically Italy’s second religion – so whenever it falls short of its lofty ambitions, speculation follows that its leaders are under threat.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Fred Vasseur Faces Fresh Questions After Christian Horner's Ferrari Dream Revelation

Christian Horner has made a striking admission about Ferrari. Meanwhile, Fred Vasseur continues to face intense scrutiny during another difficult stretch for Scuderia.

Formula One News / ESPN / September 25

Horner: Ferrari team principal is 'the dream'

Christian Horner has described returning to Formula 1 as Ferrari team principal as "the dream," saying it is the only role he would consider that does not involve a share of ownership in a team.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Christian Horner Tipped as 'Perfect Man' to Fix Ferrari Amid Lewis Hamilton Tension

Former Formula 1 driver Marc Surer has suggested that Christian Horner is the “perfect man” to run the Italian team, as he has been touted as a possible answer to Ferrari’s current issues.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 18

Christian Horner to headline 2026 ABX NYC

The 2026 Autosport Business Exchange New York will take place on 21 October Motorsport Network has revealed the lineup for its second annual Autosport Business Exchange New York event today, which will be headlined by former Oracle Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 17

Christian Horner announces UK book tour for new memoir following Red Bull F1 exit

Christian Horner has announced a UK book tour this autumn to coincide with the release of his memoir, "Drive", offering fans live Q&A sessions Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has announced a UK book tour this autumn to coincide with the release of his new memoir, Drive.

Formula One News / Motorsport / July 13

Sergio Perez reveals brutal Christian Horner 'two car' message ahead of Red Bull stint

Sergio Perez has revealed Christian Horner told him Red Bull’s second car existed only out of necessity Sergio Perez has revealed that former Red Bull

Formula One News / Motorsport / July 9

Is Red Bull better or worse off one year after Christian Horner's sacking? Our writers have their say

A year ago to the day Christian Horner was axed as Red Bull boss. Is the Formula 1 team in a better or worse shape now? On this day one year ago, Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team principal after 20 years in charge.

Formula One News / HITC / May 21

Christian Horner was told he had three years to turn Red Bull around before being fired weeks later

Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull in 2025 caught everyone by surprise, not least the man himself, who was still in the early stages of trying to turn things around.

Formula One News / HITC / May 20

Christian Horner’s smartest F1 return may not be another team

If Christian Horner returns to Formula 1, stepping straight back into a team principal role would feel like a step down from what he could and probably should be aiming for now.

Formula One News / HITC / May 2

Christian Horner on Liberty Media’s shortlist to become MotoGP CEO after F1 experience

According to a new report, Christian Horner has been included on a shortlist by Liberty Media to take over as MotoGP’s new CEO. Horner left Red Bull during the 2025 season after nearly two decades in charge of the F1 team, having led them through one of the most successful periods in their history.

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Formula One News / Field Level Media / April 23

McLaren boss 'shocked' if Christian Horner doesn't return to F1

McLaren boss Zak Brown said he would welcome the return of Formula 1 rival Christian Horner and that he would be "shocked" if it doesn't happen. Horner, who was fired by Red Bull last July, is part of a group attempting to purchase investment firm Otro Capital's 24% stake in Alpine's F1 team.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / February 24

Christian Horner: Max Verstappen not behind Red Bull exit

Christian Horner addressed his firing from Red Bull Racing during an appearance on Netflix's "Drive to Survive." Horner, who was with the team since 2005, was replaced as CEO and team principal in the summer of 2025 by former Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / February 6

Christian Horner Responds to Red Bull, Mercedes “Cheating Like Animals” Claim

Christian Horner has leapt to the defense of former team, Red Bull, and rivals Mercedes in the ongoing controversy surrounding engine compression ratio tricks in Formula 1.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / January 30

Christian Horner Plots Shock F1 Return as Tension Brews at Alpine

The paddock never stays calm for long, especially in Formula 1. Only months after his exit from Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner is already maneuvering for a return to the Formula 1 grid and not as an employee.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 26

Ex-Red Bull boss Christian Horner eyeing F1 return as Alpine investor

Christian Horner's absence from Formula One may be short-lived. Horner, the famed former Red Bull boss who was fired by the company in July, is among a group eyeing a possible investment into F1 team Alpine.

Formula One News / HITC / January 9

Christian Horner’s return to F1 could be delayed as Alpine documents reveal legal hurdle

Christian Horner is reportedly eyeing a comeback to Formula 1, but his preferred path might take him a little longer than he had hoped. Christian Horner’s route back to Formula 1 could be held up by legal obstacles buried in Alpine F1’s company paperwork.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Christian Horner Linked to Aston Martin Role Amid Andy Cowell Exit Rumors

Multiple reports indicate that the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 team has parted ways with Team Principal and CEO Andy Cowell as part of a major internal restructuring, and the team is now being linked with several high-profile candidates to replace him.