Christian Horner is being tipped for a potential return to Formula 1 in a significant ownership role, a move backed by former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos.
Why it matters:
Robert Doornbos, a former Red Bull F1 driver, believes Christian Horner, despite his recent departure from Red Bull, will return to the sport, potentially in a shareholding capacity.
The big picture:
Horner concluded his 20-year tenure as Red Bull Team Principal last month, a period during which he became one of the most successful figures in F1 history. His comeback to the sport is widely anticipated.
The details:
- Doornbos asserts that Horner's relative youth (51) combined with his two decades of experience as an F1 team principal and CEO make a return highly probable.
- He suggests Horner could pursue a team ownership role with day-to-day involvement, mirroring figures like Toto Wolff at Mercedes or Lawrence Stroll at Aston Martin. Doornbos claims this was “the only thing missing” from Horner’s Red Bull position, highlighting a desire for shareholder status.
- Doornbos specifically points to Alpine as a potential destination. He believes the struggling team could present an opportunity for Horner to take on a