Overview

• Team principal Ayao Komatsu said Horner approached Haas and that a single exploratory conversation took place before the matter was closed.
• Komatsu reiterated that owner Gene Haas is not interested in selling any stake, limiting prospects for an ownership-style role at the team.
• Aston Martin’s Andy Cowell praised Horner’s record and would not rule out future possibilities, while stressing the team’s current plan under Adrian Newey.
• Reports indicate Horner accepted a reduced settlement in the £75–80m range that includes gardening-leave terms allowing a 2026 return to F1.
• Horner has begun paid public-speaking engagements through JLA, with listings around £25,000 per appearance and at least one event for Goldman Sachs noted.