Aston Martin Chief Asserts Horner Is Contacting 'Each F1 Team Principal' in Formula One Regarding a Position
The former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is reportedly engaged in a focused campaign to make a return to F1, with Aston Martin's chief, Andy Cowell, stating that Horner has lately been in contact with “nearly every team owner”.
Exit Agreement Allow Quick Return
Horner was dismissed by Red Bull in July and his agreement with the team enables him to return in the first segment of next year. Aston Martin are viewed as a potential destination for Horner, who won 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who is also CEO of the team, maintained they had no interest.
“It seems like Christian is calling pretty much every team owner at the moment,” he stated at the Singapore GP. “I can definitely state there are no intentions for the engagement of Christian in an operational or financial role in the future.”
Determined Return After Rocky Exit
Horner is understood to be determined to return to the sport. His tenure at Red Bull concluded after a year and a half of instability that had commenced when he was faced allegations of “unacceptable actions” by a woman coworker. Charges which he refuted and for which he was twice exonerated by an independent investigation.
Haas Team Also Approached
Ahead of the Grand Prix in Singapore got underway, the Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu, also said Horner had contacted them with his team. “It is true that he approached us,” he said. “One of our team members had an preliminary chat and that’s it. Nothing advanced. It is over.”
Marina Bay Practice See Mixed Outcomes
In practice at the Marina Bay circuit, Fernando Alonso led the timing charts in the initial practice, but in the more indicative evening second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was quickest.
His championship competitor Lando Norris, however, struggled to minimal gain under the floodlights. He lost time after suffering front wing damage when Charles Leclerc was released into the McLaren in the pit lane, and could manage only fifth, nearly a half a second down on Piastri, leaving the British driver frustrated at his performance. “The car isn't half-a-second off, my driving is the issue,” he informed race engineer Will Joseph.