Former Red Bull Boss Christian Horner ‘Will Be Back’ in F1

According to FIA president Ben Sulayem, former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been missed in F1.

Horner was a star in the paddock, for better or worse, and always found a way to drum up controversy.

However, while he was controversial, Horner delivered results through his unconventional defense of his team.

After a series of scandals, Red Bull parted ways with Horner. Less than a year after his removal, the British racing leader is reportedly looking for a way back.

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner before the Sprint Race of the Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-Imagn Images

In Sulayem, Horner has a fan, citing his impact as a face of the team and the attention that he brings.

“Who can remove Christian Horner’s name from motorsport and Formula 1? You can’t. It was always successful. But success also has enemies, as we know,” Sulayem said.

“If you ask me, we miss him in this sport and I do. I keep in touch with him. He was good for the team, good for the sport.

“We would welcome him back, and someone like him will always find his way. I always say to him, ‘you talk too much, but you don’t mean anything bad’. He has a clean heart.

“And he wants to come back. As I said, I talk to him regularly, and I feel he will be back. When he comes back, it will be like he went for a vacation.”

Horner’s possible landing spots

There are a good number of options for Horner, as Alpine could be a team where he gets the ownership stake he is looking for and full control to operate as he is.

Additionally, Ferrari may be open to having Horner take over their racing department, though ownership, in that case, is unlikely.

Aston Martin could be another option, working alongside Adrian Newey. There are reports of a testy relationship between the pair, but cooler heads could prevail with time apart.