Red Bull-Horner, the holidays won’t last long: the former TP is considering buying a team
Christian Horner has no intention of staying away from Formula 1 for long. After his departure from Red Bull Racing, the former team principal is preparing for a fresh challenge. Following a period of gardening leave that will keep him sidelined until at least next summer, Horner is already planning his comeback — and his goal is ambitious. He wants to own a Formula 1 team, following the path already taken by his long-time rival Toto Wolff at Mercedes.
A legendary chapter with Red Bull
The partnership between Christian Horner and Red Bull will forever remain one of the most significant stories in modern motorsport. Under his leadership, the Milton Keynes-based outfit secured eight Drivers’ Championships, six Constructors’ titles, and quickly became one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, despite only joining the grid in 2005. From the first victory taken by Sebastian Vettel in 2009, Red Bull went on to win 124 Grands Prix — a tally that has now risen to 126 under the stewardship of Laurent Mekies.
Horner played a crucial role in building a dominant and resilient structure at Milton Keynes. After Sebastian Vettel’s four consecutive titles between 2010 and 2013, the team endured seven challenging years chasing Mercedes and Ferrari. However, Red Bull returned to the top with a new era of technical supremacy, this time centered around the extraordinary talent and experience of Max Verstappen.
Horner follows Wolff’s example at Mercedes
When his gardening leave ends next summer, Christian Horner is not expected to take a back seat in Formula 1. According to reports from journalist Daniele Sparisci in Corriere della Sera, the British manager is already working on his next move. A role at Ferrari has been ruled out, as the Scuderia will continue to rely on Frédéric Vasseur, while Cadillac has also dismissed recent rumors of American involvement in Formula 1.
More likely, the former Red Bull team boss could strike out on his own, mirroring the example set by Toto Wolff. The plan would be to buy a stake in an existing team, giving him direct control and long-term influence. Paddock whispers suggest a group of investors is evaluating the purchase of Alpine, although Haas also remains a possible option in the background.
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