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Christian Horner makes telling admission over Ferrari return as he names F1 priority

Christian Horner has told talkSPORT that joining Ferrari remains unlikely as he wouldn’t be allowed to invest in the team. The ex-F1 team principal hasn’t been in the paddock since bein

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:34 AM
Christian Horner makes telling admission over Ferrari return as he names F1 priority
Key Things to Know
  • Christian Horner revealed joining Ferrari is unlikely because his priority is acquiring equity in a team.
  • Horner stated he would only return to Formula 1 for an ambitious project where he can win.
  • The former Red Bull boss confirmed he has raised significant capital over the past year to invest in a team.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stated in an interview with talkSPORT that a move to Ferrari remains unlikely. Horner explained that his main priority for an F1 return is acquiring equity in a team, which would not be an option with the Italian outfit. The 52-year-old has been out of the paddock since leaving Red Bull following the 2025 British Grand Prix.

Horner noted that he has raised substantial capital over the past year to invest in an outfit rather than just serving as a manager. Addressing other paddock developments, he also praised four-time champion Max Verstappen and commented on race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase's upcoming departure to McLaren.

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