Overview

• Toto Wolff told Sport Bild the sport feels different without Christian Horner, calling him a needed ‘villain’ who expertly worked the cameras to create friction.
• Zak Brown told Bloomberg the paddock is quieter without Horner and credited him with a stellar record of drivers’ and constructors’ titles.
• RacingNews365 reports Horner was removed as Red Bull team boss shortly after the British Grand Prix and reached a severance agreement with the team last month.
• Aston Martin and Haas have confirmed receiving calls from Horner about a possible return, while Wolff told Reuters Mercedes has not been contacted.
• Wolff said he expects Horner could be back at some point but offered no timeline, and NewsOnF1 reports some accounts suggest Horner wants an ownership stake if he returns.