Overview
- Multiple outlets report that Christian Horner has spoken with Ferrari about a potential team principal role, but Ferrari has not confirmed any plan to replace Fred Vasseur.
- Sky Sports and other analyses characterise any contact as exploratory, noting Vasseur received a multi-year extension in July and is expected to lead into the 2026 rules era.
- Ferrari’s poor 2025 results and a near-15% share-price drop have heightened scrutiny, with senior figures publicly saying the team must improve.
- Horner negotiated a reduced Red Bull severance that permits a return to Formula 1 in spring 2026, which sets the earliest realistic timing for any move.
- Haas, Williams, Aston Martin and Alpine have distanced themselves from hiring Horner, even as paddock figures say he has been actively contacting team owners.