Zak Brown would be “shocked” if Christian Horner didn’t return to F1

TL;DR

Zak Brown believes it would be surprising if Christian Horner does not return to Formula 1. Horner, who led Red Bull for 20 years, was dismissed last July amid various team challenges.

Key points

Zak Brown expresses surprise if Christian Horner doesn't return to F1
Horner led Red Bull Racing for 20 years
He was dismissed last July amid team challenges
Horner is exploring roles with several F1 teams, including Alpine
He may be part of a consortium to buy a share in Alpine

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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he would be “shocked” if former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner didn’t return to Formula 1 in the future.

Horner spent 20 years at the helm of the Milton Keynes-based outfit, which he led to six drivers’ and eight constructors’ titles. His position became precarious after Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz’ death; it was also weakened by several key figures leaving the team, including Adrian Newey, and an internal investigation following a complaint of inappropriate behaviour by a female employee – though Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing.

The Briton was eventually dismissed last July and is believed to have sounded out several F1 teams regarding a potential role. One of those is Alpine, albeit not just about a management position – Otro Capital is considering selling a 24% share in the team, with Horner among the potential buyers within a consortium.

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Asked if F1 misses Horner and if he misses the Englishman himself, Brown said: “Christian was a great personality for the sport. Sport always has great personalities, they come and go. It'd be great to have Christian back in the sport. He's a great operator. His track record speaks for itself.

Q&A

Why was Christian Horner dismissed from Red Bull Racing?

Christian Horner was dismissed due to a combination of factors, including the death of co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, key departures from the team, and an internal investigation, although he was cleared of wrongdoing.

What teams is Christian Horner considering for a potential return to F1?

Christian Horner is believed to be exploring opportunities with several F1 teams, including Alpine, where he may also be involved in a consortium to buy a share.

How many titles did Christian Horner win while at Red Bull Racing?

During his tenure at Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner led the team to six drivers' titles and eight constructors' titles.

What challenges did Red Bull Racing face during Horner's leadership?

Red Bull Racing faced challenges such as the death of co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, the departure of key figures like Adrian Newey, and an internal investigation regarding inappropriate behavior.