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Horner Has Unfinished Business in F1, Wants to Win

Christian Horner aims to stay in Formula One by potentially investing in Alpine, a team that finished last in the constructors' championship last season, signaling his drive to win.

  • Speaking at the European Motor Show in Dublin on Saturday, Christian Horner said he has unfinished business in Formula One and will only return for a role that can win.
  • On July 8, Horner stepped out of Red Bull, and his departure followed July's British Grand Prix after allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour' and an independent KC clearance; he denied the claims.
  • Reports say Horner is among those considering investment in Alpine, with a Horner-led consortium discussing buying Otro Capital's 24 per cent stake; he is also linked with moves to Aston Martin and Ferrari.
  • Christian Horner said he would want to be a partner rather than a hired hand and wants a clear role before returning, signaling personal motivation to come back.
  • Amid Bahrain preseason tests and last week’s reports, Horner's potential investment in Alpine surfaced, with the team using Mercedes engines until at least the end of 2030 and finishing bottom last season.
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Christian Horner spoke for the first time after his throw-out at Red Bull Racing. He talked about conditions for a return to Formula 1.

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Christian Horner has made a public speech at Red Bull Racing for the first time since his departure, not excluding a possible comeback in Formula 1. The long-standing team leader of the "Bullen" had been unexpectedly dismissed last summer and replaced by Laurent Mekies. His last public appearance for Red Bull dates back to the Grand Prix in Silverstone, after which Horner largely disappeared from the spotlight. However, there was always a rush f…

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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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