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Horner Dismisses Ferrari Rumours, Reaffirms Long-Term Red Bull Future

His response follows a frustrating start for Ferrari, who remain winless and fourth in the standings after eight races.

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 25, 2025 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner before the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/File Photo
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Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - May 30, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner before practice REUTERS/Albert Gea
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Overview

  • During a news conference at the Spanish Grand Prix, Horner rejected reports of a switch to Ferrari and said his “track record speaks for itself” at Red Bull.
  • German publication Bild reported that Ferrari chairman John Elkann had made informal contact about Horner replacing team principal Fred Vasseur.
  • Horner highlighted his role in building Red Bull’s F1 operation and said he is eager for next season’s new engine regulations under his leadership.
  • Ferrari’s lack of a win and its fourth-place standing have intensified scrutiny of Fred Vasseur’s performance at Maranello.
  • Horner expressed confidence that Max Verstappen, whose contract runs through 2028, will continue with Red Bull because “Max knows the commitment from the team.”