Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is making determined efforts to secure a return to Formula One, with multiple team principals confirming he has approached them about potential opportunities. Horner, who left Red Bull in July after two decades that yielded fourteen championships, appears undeterred by his controversial departure from the team.
Andy Cowell, chief of the Aston Martin team, revealed that Horner has been contacting “pretty much every team owner” in the sport. However, Cowell explicitly stated that his team has no plans to involve Horner in either operational or investment capacities moving forward.
The Haas team has also confirmed contact with the former team principal. Ayao Komatsu, leading the American outfit, described the interaction as merely exploratory talks that have since concluded without progressing further.
Horner’s departure from Red Bull followed a period of significant turbulence, including allegations of inappropriate behavior from a female colleague – claims he consistently denied and which independent investigations ultimately cleared him of twice. Despite this challenging exit, his settlement arrangement permits a potential return to the sport early next year.
Meanwhile, on the track at the Singapore Grand Prix, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri demonstrated strong form by setting the fastest time in the second practice session under the Marina Bay circuit lights. His teammate Lando Norris faced difficulties, finishing fifth after encountering front wing damage when Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was released into his path during pit lane activity. Norris expressed frustration with his own performance, acknowledging that the half-second deficit to his teammate resulted from his driving rather than car limitations.
