Former Crimson Bull Racing CEO and workforce principal Christian Horner has returned to the Formulation 1 paddock on the British Grand Prix, addressing mounting hypothesis concerning a possible comeback with Alpine or Chinese language automotive big BYD.
Horner’s go to marked his first look since his abrupt exit from the Milton Keynes outfit in July 2025. Since his departure, the Briton has been on the centre of a number of rumours linking him to a return, together with via a minority stake in Alpine and as a part of a possible twelfth workforce with BYD.
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“First time I’ve come again, so it is nice to be again right here at Silverstone,” Horner instructed Sky Sports activities F1 forward of the British Grand Prix. “In the end, I am a fan. I’ve not missed one since ’93, so it is good to be right here.”
When pressed on whether or not F1 followers would possibly see him return as a competitor, Horner remained comparatively coy.
“Look, I’ve loved my trip. I did 20 years straight with the Crimson Bull guys. I used to be clearly doing different stuff earlier than that, so it is the primary time I’ve ever had a little bit of time to get off the hamster wheel,” he stated.
“However for me, I might solely have a look at doing the fitting factor, one thing that actually had a chance to win on the finish of the day.”
Addressing the Alpine and BYD rumours, the 52-year-old added: “The nice factor is that Formulation 1 is in such an awesome place, and the racing’s been tremendous this 12 months. Stepping again and watching it from behind the scenes, the curiosity in Formulation 1 is sky-high. So there’s a lot curiosity from individuals who need to become involved in Formulation 1. We’ll see. I am in no rush.
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“BYD. Enormous entity, big, big, big firm. However there was a lot hypothesis. I feel I have been [linked] to each workforce on the grid to date, so I am simply right here to benefit from the racing.”
Pictures from British GP – SundayFranco Colapinto, Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
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Christian Horner, Crimson Bull Racing
Christian Horner, Crimson Bull Racing
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Goldie
Goldie
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Jeremy Clarkson enters the paddock.
Jeremy Clarkson enters the paddock.
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Moses
Moses
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Sir Brian Could
Sir Brian Could
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Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cassidy Towriss
Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cassidy Towriss
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Flavio Briatore, Alpine
Flavio Briatore, Alpine
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Isack Hadjar, Crimson Bull Racing
Isack Hadjar, Crimson Bull Racing
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Ben Whittaker
Ben Whittaker
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Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Staff
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Staff
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Sir Brian Could, Ferrari storage
Sir Brian Could, Ferrari storage
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Staff
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Staff
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Alex Greenwood, Audi F1 Staff storage
Alex Greenwood, Audi F1 Staff storage
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Ben Whittaker, Aston Martin F1 Staff storage
Ben Whittaker, Aston Martin F1 Staff storage
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Sam Claflin
Sam Claflin
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi F1 Staff, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi F1 Staff, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
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Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Staff
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Staff
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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George Russell, Mercedes; Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
George Russell, Mercedes; Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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