Aston Martin Chief Claims Horner Is Contacting 'Each F1 Team Principal' Across F1 About a Role
The former Red Bull leader Christian Horner is reportedly undertaking a concerted effort to secure a position to F1, with the Aston Martin team principal, Andy Cowell, stating that Horner had recently been in contact with “nearly every team owner”.
Settlement Terms Permit Quick Return
Horner was dismissed by Red Bull in July and his departure from the team enables him to return 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 is also CEO of the team, stated firmly they had no interest.
“It appears that Christian is ringing up almost every team owner at the moment,” he said at the Singapore GP. “I can emphatically confirm there are no intentions for the engagement of Christian in an management or investment role in the future.”
Determined Return After Turbulent Exit
Horner is understood to be eager to come back to the sport. His period at Red Bull concluded after a year and a half of turbulence that had started when he was accused of “unacceptable actions” by a woman coworker. Allegations which he denied and for which he was found not guilty twice by an third-party review.
Haas Team Likewise Contacted
Prior to the race weekend in Singapore got underway, the Haas boss, Ayao Komatsu, also said Horner had been in touch with his team. “It is true that he contacted us,” he said. “One of our guys had an initial discussion and nothing more. Nothing has gone any further. It is finished.”
Singapore GP Sessions Feature Varied Outcomes
In practice at the Marina Bay track, Fernando Alonso led the timing charts in the first session, but in the more indicative evening second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was fastest.
His title rival Lando Norris, though, labored to little effect under the lights. He dropped back after suffering nose damage when Charles Leclerc pulled out into the McLaren in the pits, and could only achieve fifth, nearly a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, leaving the British driver annoyed at his performance. “The car is not half-a-second off, my driving is to blame,” he informed race engineer Will Joseph.