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Christian Horner opens door to Ferrari without equity stake: “It’s the dream”

Christian Horner has opened the door to a possible future with Ferrari, revealing that the Maranello team is the one Formula 1 operation he would be prepared to join without receiving an ownership stake. The former Red Bull CEO and…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 7:51 AM
Christian Horner opens door to Ferrari without equity stake: “It’s the dream”
Key Things to Know
  • Christian Horner revealed Ferrari is the only Formula 1 team he would join without an equity stake.
  • Horner called Ferrari "the dream" and described the Maranello team as the sleeping giant of F1.
  • The comments come amid scrutiny of current Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur after four races without a podium.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Red Bull CEO and team principal Christian Horner has stated he would be willing to join Ferrari without receiving an ownership stake. In an interview with The Times, Horner referred to Ferrari as "the dream" and the "sleeping giant of F1." His remarks arrive amid growing scrutiny over Ferrari's leadership under Fred Vasseur following a four-race podium drought.

Horner, who spent 21 years at Red Bull overseeing 124 Grand Prix victories and multiple championships, previously appeared to require equity for a future Formula 1 role. He also referenced his rivalry with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, asserting that he still has one more chapter left in his motorsport career.

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