Aston Martin's Boss Claims Christian Horner Is Contacting 'Every F1 Team Principal' in Formula One for a Job
Ex- Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been engaged in a focused campaign to make a return to F1, with Aston Martin's team principal, Andy Cowell, claiming that Horner has lately been in contact with “pretty much every team owner”.
Settlement Terms Permit Quick Return
Horner parted ways with Red Bull in July and his departure from the team enables him to rejoin in the first segment of next year. Aston Martin are seen as a possible option for Horner, who secured 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who is also CEO of the team, stated firmly they were not pursuing him.
“It looks as though Christian has been phoning nearly every team owner at the moment,” he commented at the Singapore GP. “I can clearly say there are no arrangements for the engagement of Christian in an management or investment role in the future.”
Eager Comeback Following Turbulent Departure
Horner is understood to be determined to return to the sport. His time at Red Bull wrapped up after a 18-month of turbulence that had commenced when he was faced allegations of “improper conduct” by a female colleague. Charges which he disputed and for which he was twice exonerated by an independent investigation.
Haas Team Likewise Contacted
Before the weekend in Singapore got underway, the Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu, confirmed Horner reached out with his team. “It is accurate that he got in touch,” he said. “One of our team members had an preliminary chat and that’s it. Nothing advanced. It has concluded.”
Singapore GP Practice Feature Mixed Results
In practice at the Marina Bay circuit, Fernando Alonso led the leaderboard in the initial practice, but in the more indicative night running second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was quickest.
His championship competitor Lando Norris, though, toiled to no avail under the lights. He dropped back after suffering nose damage when Charles Leclerc was released into the McLaren in the pit lane, and could manage only fifth, almost a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, leaving the British driver disappointed at his performance. “The car is not half-a-second off, my driving is to blame,” he informed race engineer Will Joseph.
