Aston Martin Boss Asserts Christian Horner Is Reaching Out to 'Every Team Owner' Across F1 for a Job
The former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is reportedly undertaking a determined push to make a return to Formula One, with Aston Martin's chief, Andy Cowell, stating that Horner has lately been in contact with “nearly every team owner”.
Settlement Terms Allow Quick Comeback
Horner was let go by Red Bull in July and his agreement with the team permits him to rejoin in the early part of next year. Aston Martin are considered a likely home for Horner, who claimed 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who is also CEO of the team, stated firmly they were not pursuing him.
“It looks as though Christian has been phoning pretty much every team owner at the moment,” he said at the Singapore GP. “I can clearly say there are no arrangements for the involvement of Christian in an management or investment role in the future.”
Eager Return Following Turbulent Exit
Horner reportedly is keen to come back to the sport. His time at Red Bull concluded after a year and a half of turbulence that had begun when he was faced allegations of “improper conduct” by a woman coworker. Charges which he denied and for which he was found not guilty twice by an independent investigation.
Haas Team Likewise Approached
Ahead of the Grand Prix in Singapore began, the Haas boss, Ayao Komatsu, additionally stated Horner had contacted them with his team. “It is correct that he approached us,” he said. “One of our staff had an initial discussion and that was all. Nothing progressed. It is finished.”
Marina Bay Practice Feature Mixed Results
In practice sessions at the Marina Bay circuit, Fernando Alonso topped the timing charts in the first session, but in the more representative night running second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was the pace-setter.
His championship competitor Lando Norris, however, toiled to no avail under the lights. He lost time after suffering nose damage when Charles Leclerc pulled out into the McLaren in the pit lane, and could manage only fifth, nearly a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, leaving the British driver frustrated at his performance. “The car isn't 0.5 seconds slower, my driving is the issue,” he informed race engineer Will Joseph.
