Aston Martin's Chief States Horner Is Reaching Out to 'Each F1 Team Principal' in Formula One Regarding a Position
The former Red Bull boss Christian Horner is reportedly engaged in a focused campaign to make a return to F1, with the Aston Martin team principal, Andy Cowell, stating that Horner had recently been in contact with “nearly every team owner”.
Exit Agreement Permit Quick Comeback
Horner was dismissed by Red Bull in July and his departure from the team permits him to rejoin in the initial stages of next year. Aston Martin are viewed as a likely home for Horner, who secured 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who is also CEO of the team, stated firmly they were not interested.
“It appears that Christian is ringing up nearly every team owner at the moment,” he stated at the Singapore GP. “I can emphatically confirm there are no plans for the participation of Christian in an operational or investment role in the future.”
Eager Return After Rocky Exit
Horner is believed to be eager to return to the sport. His period at Red Bull wrapped up after a year and a half of turbulence that had commenced when he was faced allegations of “improper conduct” by a staff member. Charges which he refuted and for which he was cleared two times by an independent investigation.
Haas Team Likewise Contacted
Before the weekend in Singapore started, the Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu, additionally stated Horner had contacted them with his team. “It is accurate that he approached us,” he said. “One of our staff had an initial discussion and that’s it. Nothing progressed. It is finished.”
Marina Bay Practice Feature Mixed Outcomes
In practice sessions at the Marina Bay circuit, Fernando Alonso led the leaderboard in the first session, but in the truer-to-life night running second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was quickest.
His championship competitor Lando Norris, however, toiled to no avail under the lights. He lost time after taking nose damage when Charles Leclerc was released into the McLaren in the pit lane, and could manage only fifth, nearly a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, leaving the British driver annoyed at his performance. “The car is not half-a-second off, my driving is,” he informed race engineer Will Joseph.
