Aston Martin's Boss Claims Christian Horner Has Been Calling 'Each F1 Team Principal' in Formula One About a Role
The former Red Bull leader Christian Horner has been undertaking a determined push to stage a comeback to Formula One, with Aston Martin's chief, Andy Cowell, stating that Horner was recently in contact with “pretty much every team owner”.
Settlement Terms Allow Early Comeback
Horner parted ways with Red Bull in July and his departure from the team permits him to return in the initial stages of next year. Aston Martin are considered a potential destination for Horner, who won 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who is also CEO of the team, insisted they were not interested.
“It looks as though Christian has been phoning nearly every team owner at the moment,” he commented at the Singapore GP. “I can clearly say there are no intentions for the engagement of Christian in an management or investment role in the future.”
Eager Comeback Following Rocky Exit
Horner is believed to be eager to come back to the sport. His tenure at Red Bull concluded after a year and a half of turbulence that had begun when he was faced allegations of “unacceptable actions” by a staff member. Charges which he refuted and for which he was twice exonerated by an third-party review.
Haas Team Likewise Approached
Before the weekend in Singapore began, the Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu, also said Horner had contacted them with his team. “It is correct that he approached us,” he noted. “One of our staff had an initial discussion and that’s it. Nothing has gone any further. It has concluded.”
Marina Bay Practice Feature Mixed Results
In practice at the Marina Bay circuit, Fernando Alonso topped the leaderboard in the initial practice, but in the more indicative evening second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was the pace-setter.
His title rival Lando Norris, however, labored to minimal gain under the lights. He fell behind after taking nose damage when Charles Leclerc pulled out into the McLaren in the pit lane, and could only achieve fifth, nearly a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, leaving the UK racer disappointed at his performance. “The car isn't 0.5 seconds slower, my driving is to blame,” he informed race engineer Will Joseph.
