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Christian Horner adamant he wasn’t trying to ‘throw his hat in the ring’ for Ferrari job

Christian Horner has clarified his comments about potentially joining Ferrari after they ignited a media storm. In an interview that was released during the Azerbaijan…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 7:44 AM
Christian Horner adamant he wasn’t trying to ‘throw his hat in the ring’ for Ferrari job
Key Things to Know
  • Christian Horner clarified he was not attempting to position himself for the Ferrari team principal role.
  • Horner felt embarrassed after earlier comments describing Ferrari as 'the dream' triggered a major media storm.
  • Ferrari held an unusual media call to officially reaffirm their backing for current boss Fred Vasseur.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Christian Horner has clarified that he was not trying to throw his hat in the ring for the Ferrari team principal role following widespread fallout over recent interview comments. Horner had previously referred to Ferrari as the dream and suggested he would drop ownership demands to join, sparking pressure on current Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur.

Speaking to The Telegraph, Horner expressed embarrassment over how the remarks blew up, explaining that he was merely answering a direct question during promotional duties for his book. Ferrari has publicly backed Vasseur, who remains under contract for at least one more year, while Horner stated he is enjoying his time outside Formula 1.

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