Overview

• Schumacher told Bild that the sport needs technically skilled leaders and said Alpine should move for Horner rather than lean on Flavio Briatore’s old‑style approach.
• He added that Briatore could focus on organizing, networking, and public representation while a technical leader runs day‑to‑day operations.
• Horner was removed by Red Bull in July after 20 years in charge, with Laurent Mekies installed as Red Bull Racing’s CEO and team principal.
• Alpine lacks a formal team principal following Oliver Oakes’s May resignation, with Briatore serving as executive advisor and Steve Nielsen appointed managing director.
• Ferrari is considered unlikely after Frederic Vasseur’s new deal, making Alpine a frequently cited landing spot for Horner.