Aston Martin's Chief States Christian Horner Is Reaching Out to 'Each Team Owner' Across F1 Regarding a Position
The former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been engaged in a concerted effort to stage a comeback to Formula One, with the Aston Martin chief, Andy Cowell, stating that Horner had recently been in contact with “almost every team owner”.
Settlement Terms Permit Quick Return
Horner was dismissed by Red Bull in July and his departure from the team enables him to return in the early part of next year. Aston Martin are considered a likely home for Horner, who secured 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who also serves as CEO of the team, maintained they were not interested.
“It appears that Christian is ringing up nearly every team owner at the moment,” he commented at the Singapore GP. “I can definitely state there are no intentions for the involvement of Christian in an management or financial role in the future.”
Eager Return After Rocky Departure
Horner is understood to be eager to return to the sport. His tenure at Red Bull wrapped up after a year and a half of upheaval that had commenced when he was accused of “improper conduct” by a female colleague. Allegations which he refuted and for which he was found not guilty twice by an independent investigation.
Haas F1 Likewise Contacted
Prior to the race weekend in Singapore got underway, the Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu, additionally stated Horner had been in touch with his team. “It is accurate that he approached us,” he remarked. “One of our guys had an initial discussion and nothing more. Nothing advanced. It is finished.”
Singapore GP Practice Feature Varied Results
In practice at the Marina Bay track, Fernando Alonso led the time sheets in the first session, but in the more indicative evening second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was fastest.
His title rival Lando Norris, though, struggled to little effect under the lights. He dropped back after suffering front wing damage when Charles Leclerc was released into the McLaren in the pit lane, and could manage only fifth, nearly a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, making the British driver frustrated at his performance. “The car is not 0.5 seconds slower, my driving is the issue,” he told race engineer Will Joseph.