Aston Martin Chief Claims Horner Has Been Calling 'Each Team Owner' in Formula One for a Job
The former Red Bull boss Christian Horner is reportedly engaged in a determined push to stage a comeback to Formula One, with Aston Martin's chief, Andy Cowell, stating that Horner has lately been in contact with “pretty much every team owner”.
Settlement Terms Allow Quick Return
Horner parted ways with Red Bull in July and his settlement with the team enables him to come back in the early part of next year. Aston Martin are seen as a likely home for Horner, who won 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who also serves as CEO of the team, insisted they were not pursuing him.
“It looks as though Christian has been phoning almost every team owner at the moment,” he commented at the Singapore GP. “I can clearly say there are no plans for the involvement of Christian in an operational or financial role in the future.”
Eager Comeback After Rocky Exit
Horner reportedly is eager to return to the sport. His time at Red Bull wrapped up after a 18-month of instability that had begun when he was accused of “inappropriate behaviour” by a female colleague. Claims which he refuted and for which he was twice exonerated by an external inquiry.
Haas Team Likewise Contacted
Ahead of the Grand Prix in Singapore got underway, the Haas boss, Ayao Komatsu, additionally stated Horner had contacted them with his team. “It is true that he got in touch,” he noted. “One of our staff had an exploratory talk and that was all. Nothing advanced. It is over.”
Singapore GP Sessions Feature Mixed Results
In practice at the Marina Bay circuit, Fernando Alonso topped the leaderboard in the first session, but in the more indicative night running second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was quickest.
His championship competitor Lando Norris, though, labored to minimal gain under the floodlights. He dropped back after taking nose damage when Charles Leclerc pulled out into the McLaren in the pit lane, and could only achieve fifth, nearly a half a second down on Piastri, making the UK racer annoyed at his performance. “The car isn't 0.5 seconds slower, my driving is to blame,” he informed race engineer Will Joseph.
