Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner returned to the Formula 1 paddock at Sunday’s British Grand Prix, almost exactly a year after leaving the team.
His appearance came as speculation over his future continues, with Horner insisting he would only return to Formula 1 for a team capable of winning.
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“I’d only come back for the right thing, because at the end of the day, I want to win and I want to be with winners,” he told the Times of London.
“There’s no point in just to come back for the sake of a job.”
Horner has been linked with several teams since leaving Red Bull, while Alpine revealed in January that he was among a group of investors interested in buying a stake in the team.
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He also told the Times he is now “technically a free agent”, suggesting the terms surrounding his Red Bull departure had previously limited his options.
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Horner left Red Bull in July 2025 after 20 years in charge, during which he oversaw eight Formula 1 drivers’ championship victories.
In 2024, Horner was accused of misconduct towards a team employee.
An investigation commissioned on behalf of Red Bull dismissed the allegation, while a second investigation following an appeal also upheld the original outcome, with Horner remaining in charge throughout the process.
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