Overview

• Christian Horner officially left Red Bull on 22 September after a settlement widely reported at around £80m ($70–100m).
• Multiple outlets report the deal could allow him to rejoin Formula 1 in the first half of 2026, though this has not been confirmed by Red Bull.
• Guenther Steiner dismissed an Alpine move due to Flavio Briatore’s role and also questioned the fit at Aston Martin, arguing Horner would hold out for ownership-level authority.
• Haas has been floated in media reports as a possible destination, but Horner is said to want equity and Gene Haas’s ownership could complicate that scenario.
• McLaren’s Zak Brown acknowledged Horner’s record while noting the sport benefits from strong personalities, as Red Bull under Laurent Mekies has continued winning with Max Verstappen.