Overview

• Haas principal Ayao Komatsu said Horner made contact and that a single sounding‑out conversation took place before the matter was closed.
• Aston Martin team boss Andy Cowell said he consulted owner Lawrence Stroll and stated the team has no plans to involve Horner in any operational or investment role.
• Williams chief James Vowles said Horner has not reached out to the team and indicated he is content with Williams’ current structure.
• Alpine’s Steve Nielsen said he is unaware of any move for Horner and described talk of an imminent role as lacking substance, echoing Flavio Briatore’s recent denial.
• Recent reports say Horner’s Red Bull exit included an employment and paddock ban through May 2026, with speculation about routes back to F1 such as potential share acquisitions not advancing publicly.