Overview
- The McLaren CEO called Horner "arrogant" and said Drive to Survive, money and glory changed the former Red Bull boss.
- Brown accused Horner of "fighting dirty," pointing to a 2024 formal complaint that alleged McLaren injected water into its tyres.
- An FIA investigation found no evidence that McLaren broke regulations in relation to those tyre allegations.
- Horner departed Red Bull in 2025 after a separate accusation that an internal inquiry dismissed, with Laurent Mekies taking over in July and a September settlement allowing a possible 2026 return if he secures a role.
- Horner’s future in F1 remains uncertain, with reports noting speculation about Ferrari while emphasizing that Fred Vasseur is under a new deal.