Overview

• Daily Mail and other outlets report Ferrari are weighing a move for the ex–Red Bull boss, though neither side has confirmed any negotiations.
• Ferrari speculation follows a winless season and a sharp share-price drop, with F1-Insider previously flagging John Elkann’s potential interest despite Fred Vasseur’s recent extension.
• Haas says Horner made contact but that it was a single exploratory conversation that went no further, closing off that option.
• Team figures say Horner has approached multiple owners to gauge opportunities, while Aston Martin and other teams have publicly distanced themselves from a hire.
• Constraints cited across reports include 2026 eligibility, high salary expectations, and Horner’s preference for equity or full authority, with punditry or speaking engagements floated as interim pursuits.