Overview

• Haas says Horner initiated contact and held one exploratory conversation that did not progress, calling the matter closed.
• Aston Martin’s Andy Cowell says Horner is calling “pretty much every team owner” and states there are no plans to involve him in any operational or investment role.
• Alpine’s Steve Nielsen publicly downplays any move, Williams indicates it would take a call but sees no need to change its structure, and Cadillac has already ruled out interest.
• Multiple outlets report Horner is sounding out investors about launching a new team, a path that would face significant FIA approval, financial and timing hurdles.
• Coverage cites reports that Horner left Red Bull with a multimillion‑euro settlement of around €60 million after his mid‑2025 exit following internal strains and earlier allegations he denied.