Flavio Briatore has stated Christian Horner is likely one of the events in shopping for Otro Capital’s stake within the Alpine Method 1 workforce.
Since being sacked as Crimson Bull F1 workforce boss final July, Horner’s future has been the topic of quite a few rumours and he has been linked to a number of groups.
Horner had been in talks with Aston Martin and Haas in current months, however probably the most critical risk for a return to F1 in a administration position now seems to be Alpine, and Briatore has acknowledged discussions are below method between the Briton and sure shareholders.
Alpine, a workforce majority-owned by Renault, has a 24% possession which belongs to a gaggle of traders headlined by Otro Capital, which is linked to celeb figures comparable to Ryan Reynolds and Michael B. Jordan, which secured its stake within the F1 workforce for €200m in 2023.
This 24% stake appears to be a chief goal for Horner, due to his intention to carry shares in no matter venture he joins, slightly than taking over only a administration position – an element that led preliminary talks with different groups to unravel.
Christian Horner, Crimson Bull Racing
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When requested in regards to the topic throughout a media briefing following the presentation of Alpine’s 2026 livery, Briatore, who holds the place of govt advisor, stated: “Otro desires to promote the participation in Alpine. It is a couple of teams to purchase 24% of Otro. We do not know.
“The second someone buys 24% of Otro, we nonetheless have 74-75% and we talk about. However for the second, that is the state of affairs.
“I’ve recognized Christian for a few years, I discuss with Christian anyway, however this has nothing to do with me.
“First, it is advisable purchase Otro, and after Renault wants to just accept the client, and after we see what occurs. But it surely has no hyperlink with me as a result of he’s negotiating with Otro, not negotiating with us.”
Presently, Steve Nielsen is formally the workforce’s managing director, though Briatore is successfully the boss of the Alpine F1 workforce.
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