Overview

• Multiple outlets, including the Daily Mail and Crash citing F1-Insider, report Ferrari is considering Horner, though the team has not confirmed any discussions.
• Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu confirmed Horner approached the team and held only an exploratory conversation that did not progress.
• Aston Martin CEO Andy Cowell said there are unequivocally no plans for Horner at Aston Martin, with Williams and Alpine also publicly distancing themselves.
• Martin Brundle said Horner told him he will only return if he has a shareholding and decision-making control, limiting viable options.
• Reports state Horner departed Red Bull with a severance of about £80 million and is free to take an F1 role in 2026, with some outlets also citing a £3 million settlement involving the complainant.