Overview

• McLaren CEO Zak Brown told Bloomberg that Horner has had a stellar Formula 1 career and that the sport benefits from different personalities.
• Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner said a move to Aston Martin would not work, citing a rift between Horner and Adrian Newey, who has joined Aston Martin.
• Reports say Horner’s exit terms allow a return as early as spring or summer 2026 following his removal from Red Bull in July and formal departure this month.
• Horner has been linked in unconfirmed reports to Alpine, Aston Martin and Haas, with some speculation about an ownership stake as a route back.
• The 51-year-old led Red Bull from 2005, overseeing eight drivers’ titles and six constructors’ crowns before a turbulent final 18 months at the team.