Aston Martin Chief Claims Christian Horner Has Been Calling 'Every F1 Team Principal' Across F1 About a Role
Ex- Red Bull boss Christian Horner is reportedly engaged in a determined push to secure a position to F1, with Aston Martin's team principal, Andy Cowell, claiming that Horner has lately been in contact with “nearly every team owner”.
Exit Agreement Enable Quick Return
Horner parted ways with Red Bull in July and his departure from the team allows him to rejoin in the initial stages of next year. Aston Martin are viewed as a possible option for Horner, who won 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who also serves as CEO of the team, stated firmly they were not pursuing him.
“It looks as though Christian has been phoning almost every team owner at the moment,” he commented at the Singapore GP. “I can clearly say there are no arrangements for the engagement of Christian in an management or investment role in the future.”
Keen Comeback Following Rocky Exit
Horner is understood to be determined to rejoin the sport. His time at Red Bull ended after a 18-month of upheaval that had started when he was faced allegations of “unacceptable actions” by a woman coworker. Charges which he refuted and for which he was cleared two times by an third-party review.
Haas Team Also Approached
Ahead of the Grand Prix in Singapore started, the Haas boss, Ayao Komatsu, also said Horner reached out with his team. “It is true that he approached us,” he remarked. “One of our team members had an initial discussion and nothing more. Nothing advanced. It is finished.”
Singapore GP Practice Feature Varied Results
In practice at the Marina Bay circuit, Fernando Alonso topped the leaderboard in the initial practice, but in the truer-to-life evening second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was the pace-setter.
His title rival Lando Norris, though, labored to no avail under the lights. He lost time after taking nose damage when Charles Leclerc was released into the McLaren in the pit lane, and could manage only fifth, almost a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, making the British driver annoyed at his performance. “The car isn't 0.5 seconds slower, my driving is the issue,” he informed race engineer Will Joseph.
