Horner before comeback: talks with Ferrari about team management!

Horner before comeback: talks with Ferrari about team management!

Christian Horner, the former team boss of Red Bull, shocked the Formula 1 scene with his surprise exit from the team in July 2025. His career spanned 20 years during which he led Red Bull to notable successes, including 14 World Championship titles and a total of 124 Grand Prix victories. Under his leadership, the team won four drivers' and six constructors' titles. But Horner also had to assert himself in the wake of internal conflicts and allegations of inappropriate behavior. Although he was exonerated by independent investigations, a serious dip in form this season ultimately led to his job loss. This reports oe24.

However, the end of Horner's tenure has sparked rumors of a possible Formula 1 comeback. Current reports from the British Daily Mail suggest that he is in talks with Ferrari President John Elkann about taking over the team management. Elkann is said to be disappointed with the performance of current team boss Fred Vasseur, especially after the poor performance of the Ferrari package in the 2025 season. Ferrari is urgently looking for an experienced team boss for the rebuild under new technical regulations in 2026, and Horner is seen as a possible candidate in this context. This dynamic could have a significant impact on the team's performance and raise expectations for Ferrari, especially after a frustrating season in which Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton only finished fifth and sixth in the drivers' standings.

Speculation about Ferrari

After Horner graduates from Red Bull, he is also being linked to other teams such as Alpine and the new Cadillac team. There is also speculation that he could start his own Formula 1 team. However, the discussions with Ferrari seem to be receiving the most attention as Elkann appears to be losing his patience with Vasseur, who is also in a difficult position. Although Ferrari has not yet made any official comments on the rumors, the negotiations appear realistic, especially since Horner is known as a talented manager and is valued for his excellent political skills, especially in working with drivers such as Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen Total motorsport reported.

In addition to the internal turmoil at Ferrari, Formula 1 in general is affected by frequent changes in management. Since 2022, 9 teams have changed their team boss at least once. Toto Wolff remains the longest-serving team boss after Horner left Red Bull. The pressure on management is increasing and the restructuring at teams like Ferrari, McLaren and Haas highlights the challenges facing the entire league. Laurent Mekies is now taking over Horner's duties at Red Bull, and the team is trying to get out of the difficult phase. These developments could have far-reaching consequences for both the teams and the drivers in the upcoming season Motorsport Magazine determines.