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F1 News Today: Horner reveals Mercedes offer as Hamilton replacement battle hots up

Christian Horner has dropped another bombshell on the F1 paddock in his new book, claiming Mercedes wanted to sign him before eventually landing Toto Wolff.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 5:15 AM
F1 News Today: Horner reveals Mercedes offer as Hamilton replacement battle hots up
Key Things to Know
  • Christian Horner revealed in his book that Mercedes offered him the team principal role in 2013.
  • Ferrari faces an intensifying future succession battle as Lewis Hamilton remains under contract through 2027.
  • Outgoing Honda CEO Koji Watanabe admitted the manufacturer wasted two years developing Aston Martin's F1 engine.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Christian Horner revealed in his new book that Mercedes attempted to recruit him as team principal back in 2013 via an offer from Niki Lauda, prior to hiring Toto Wolff. Horner, who left Red Bull in July 2025, detailed the past approach alongside emerging paddock developments regarding Ferrari planning for Lewis Hamilton's eventual retirement.

Elsewhere across Formula 1, Honda CEO Koji Watanabe admitted the manufacturer lost critical development time on Aston Martin's engine. Additionally, Automobile Club of Monaco president Michel Boeri confirmed the Monaco Grand Prix track layout will not be modified to increase overtaking opportunities.

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