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Reports: Christian Horner in Talks to Buy 24% of Alpine, Take Senior Role

The speculation unfolds as Alpine prepares to switch to Mercedes engines in 2026.

Overview

  • European outlets report Horner is negotiating with investor partners to acquire roughly 24% of Alpine, a stake currently linked to Otro Capital, for about €760–763 million.
  • The reported deal would place Horner in a high-ranking leadership position inside the F1 team’s structure.
  • Auto Motor und Sport reports Horner’s arrival could make Flavio Briatore’s continued role as sporting advisor unlikely.
  • The prospective leadership reset is seen as consequential for Franco Colapinto’s internal support after his confirmation alongside Pierre Gasly.
  • The talks follow a poor 2025 campaign and renewed sale speculation, and none of the parties has issued formal confirmation.