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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.

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Flavio Briatore: Christian Horner interested in Otro’s Alpine F1 team stake

According to Flavio Briatore, Christian Horner is in talks to acquire a stake in the Alpine F1 team Flavio Briatore has said Christian Horner is one of the interested parties in buying Otro Capital’s stake in the Alpine Formula 1 team.

Formula One News / HITC / January 21

Ford boss says Red Bull have moved on from ‘controversy’ since Christian Horner’s exit

Ford linked up with Red Bull ahead of the 2023 season, but as their power unit debut nears, the team has undergone a complete transformation. Adrian Newey, whose designs helped shape the team’s success, resigned in early 2024.

Formula One News / HITC / January 13

Christian Horner’s preferred route back to the F1 paddock could be blocked by team owner

Christian Horner is still keen on making his way back to Formula 1 once his gardening leave wraps up in April 2026, following his exit from Red Bull in 2025.

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 / AutoRacing1.com / January 8

Formula 1 Rumor: Horner comeback talks widen to Aston Martin as hurdles emerge

(GMM) Christian Horner’s (pictured) path back to Formula 1 is proving far more complex than early winter rumors suggested, with talks understood to be underway on two separate fronts.

Formula One News / HITC / January 7

Christian Horner flags Aston Martin concern he wouldn’t be able to fix under Lawrence Stroll

Christian Horner has been looking for a way back into Formula 1 since being sacked by Red Bull, and both Aston Martin and Alpine have started to look like realistic options.

Formula One News / HITC / January 6

Bernie Ecclestone warns Christian Horner against investing in struggling F1 team

The former F1 chief has offered strategic advice as Horner explores potential ownership options in the paddock. Christian Horner is preparing for a return to Formula 1 following the end of his two-decade tenure at Red Bull last summer.

Formula One News / HITC / January 6

Alpine shareholders ‘delighted’ as Christian Horner £2.5bn partial takeover takes shape

Christian Horner is being linked with a return to Formula 1, this time through a possible investment in Alpine. Alpine finished last in the constructors’ standings, and the team’s owners will be looking for any good news after a disappointing campaign.

Formula One News / HITC / January 4

Christian Horner in ‘advanced negotiations’ over £600m return to F1 after Red Bull departure

Christian Horner may be on the verge of an unexpected return to Formula 1, just six months after being dismissed by Red Bull Racing. Teams are busy putting the final touches on their new cars ahead of a private test in Barcelona at the end of January.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

Christian Horner: F1 comeback with Alpine increasingly likely

Christian Horner is understood to be in advanced negotiations with Alpine over purchasing a stake in the team, leading a business consortium. The 52-year-old is working to capitalise on perhaps his best opportunity to make a return to Formula 1.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Max Verstappen Still in Contact with Christian Horner Following Red Bull F1 Departure

Formula 1, like many other motorsports, typically plays the game of take-or-leave-it, and loyalty is often the first casualty when the stakes are high.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 1

Max Verstappen in regular contact with Christian Horner despite Red Bull F1 sacking

Christian Horner led Max Verstappen to four F1 world drivers' titles but was sacked as Red Bull boss after 20 years in charge Max Verstappen still speaks

Formula One News / HITC / December 31

Christian Horner’s interest in Alpine is being framed as a Formula 1 comeback, but that interpretation falls short

This move exists because Alpine’s investor structure has created an exit route, and because Horner now wants control rather than another job. Alpine altered its structure in 2023 by selling a 24 percent stake to external investors.

Formula One News / HITC / December 30

Christian Horner F1 return rumours grow after report of £700m stake on table

There’s talk of Christian Horner stepping back into the F1 paddock in 2026, and one team’s stakeholders might be ready to make space for the former Red Bull team principal.

Formula One News / HITC / December 25

Helmut Marko once dropped a Red Bull F1 driver without consulting Christian Horner

Helmut Marko built a reputation for being particularly tough on Red Bull Racing drivers, especially the younger ones coming up through the ranks. Helmut Marko built a reputation as one of the most uncompromising figures in Formula 1, especially when dealing with young drivers rising through Red Bull’s system.

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Christian Horner reportedly in talks to join Alpine

Since being replaced at Red Bull, Christian Horner has been heavily linked with an F1 return. The 52-year-old is understood to have spent the last few months assessing his most plausible destinations on the grid.

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.