Former Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner has reportedly entered discussions with Ferrari over a sensational Formula 1 comeback. According to The Daily Mail, the 51-year-old Briton is being considered as a potential replacement for Ferrari’s current team principal following a difficult and disappointing season for the legendary Italian outfit.
Horner’s possible return to the F1 paddock comes just months after his dramatic exit from Red Bull earlier in 2025. His dismissal ended a remarkable two-decade tenure in which he guided the Milton Keynes-based team to dominance, securing four world championships each for drivers Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, alongside eight constructors’ titles.
Despite his monumental success, Horner’s reign ended under controversy and internal unrest. Red Bull reportedly faced mounting dissatisfaction within its ranks as rivals McLaren began to surpass them on track performance, marking a significant shift in the competitive order of Formula 1 this season.
The turmoil deepened when Horner faced allegations of “coercive behaviour” toward a female employee, claims he firmly denied. Although he was cleared by internal investigations on two separate occasions, the controversy contributed to a strained environment within the team, ultimately resulting in his dismissal.
Now, Ferrari appears ready to offer Horner a lifeline — and perhaps a chance at redemption — as it looks to restore its once-dominant legacy. If negotiations succeed, it would mark one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent Formula 1 history, potentially reshaping the power dynamics at the pinnacle of motorsport.
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