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Steiner rules out key partnership for Horner, predicts his next move

09:39, 26 Sep

Updated: 12:35, 26 Sep

bySamson Ero

Guenther Steiner has weighed in on Christian Horner’s future following his departure from Red Bull Racing. The 60-year-old hinted at the capacity in which he sees the former team principal returning to the high-octane world of Formula 1.

Guenther Steiner has weighed in on Christian Horner's future. Photo: Race Pictures

“He would not do anything other than be a team principal…”

- Guenther Steiner

Speaking on the Red Flag Podcast, Steiner stressed that he doesn’t see Horner returning to F1 in a role outside of team principal. The former Haas boss also suggested that Horner may need to wait and carefully consider his options before making a comeback.

“I think he will wait a little bit. He’s eager to get there, but, at the moment, I don’t think there’s anything there for him that he wants to do. He wants to be part of team ownership, and I don’t think there’s anything for sale or to be taken over. Even if you want to buy, I mean, it’s a lot of money."

“I know he’s got a lot of money, but what he’s got is not enough to buy a team. He would not do anything other than be a team principal, even going to Alpine to work with Flavio. I mean, you know, that would not work, Flavio and him in the top position.

“I mean, then Flavio would need to go, and it doesn’t look like Flavio is going anywhere soon. He can wait. Christian doesn’t need to be in a hurry.”

Horner was officially confirmed by the Red Bull Racing outfit to have been relieved of all his roles within the motorsports outfit. The 51-year-old was handed a huge payout and is now tipped to be able to return to F1 as early as the summer of 2026.

Christian Horner linked with Haas?

Earlier reports suggested that Christian Horner was exploring the possibility of purchasing a stake in the Haas F1 outfit owned by Gene Haas. According to the Daily Mail, the British motorsport executive is considering shifting his focus towards an ownership role within the sport.

However, GPblog understands the American motorsports chief is not considering the sale of a stake in his team. Team Principal Ayao Komatsu also discarded the talks of a possible deal involving Horner.

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