Aston Martin Boss Claims Christian Horner Is Reaching Out to 'Every Team Owner' in Formula One About a Role
Ex- Red Bull leader Christian Horner is reportedly undertaking a determined push to secure a position to Formula One, with Aston Martin's team principal, Andy Cowell, asserting that Horner had recently been in contact with “almost every team owner”.
Settlement Terms Allow Early Comeback
Horner was let go by Red Bull in July and his agreement with the team allows him to rejoin in the first segment of next year. Aston Martin are viewed as a possible option for Horner, who won 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who also serves as CEO of the team, stated firmly they were not pursuing him.
“It looks as though Christian has been phoning almost every team owner at the moment,” he commented at the Singapore GP. “I can emphatically confirm there are no arrangements for the involvement of Christian in an operational or investment role in the future.”
Eager Return After Turbulent Exit
Horner is understood to be determined to return to the sport. His period at Red Bull ended after a year and a half of turbulence that had commenced when he was was alleged to have engaged in “unacceptable actions” by a female colleague. Allegations which he disputed and for which he was found not guilty twice by an external inquiry.
Haas F1 Also Approached
Prior to the race weekend in Singapore got underway, the Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu, also said Horner had been in touch with his team. “It is correct that he got in touch,” he remarked. “One of our staff had an exploratory talk and that was all. Nothing progressed. It has concluded.”
Marina Bay Sessions See Mixed Outcomes
In practice at the Marina Bay track, Fernando Alonso led the time sheets in the first session, but in the more representative evening second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was fastest.
His title rival Lando Norris, though, struggled to no avail under the lights. He lost time after taking front wing damage when Charles Leclerc pulled out into the McLaren in the pits, and could only achieve fifth, almost a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, leaving the British driver disappointed at his performance. “The car is not half-a-second off, my driving is,” he told race engineer Will Joseph.
