Christian Horner open to F1 return, but only for a competitive project
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Horner says he is in no rush to return to Formula 1 and would be content if his time in the series has ended, but remains open to the right competitive project.
Christian Horner would consider a Formula 1 return only for the right competitive project, alongside people who share his ambition to win. He wants to compete and be able to bring about change, rather than return simply to take part.
Speaking to CBS News anchor Errol Barnett at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York on Wednesday, Horner said he is in no rush. After 15 months outside F1, he said, he understands what winning demands: time away and hours that can dominate a person’s life.
Red Bull sacked Horner as CEO and team principal in July 2025, ending 20 years in charge. Asked whether his autobiography, *Drive*, hinted at a return, he said he did not know what came next and would be content if his time in F1 had ended. Horner added that his competitive desire remains; for now, he is happy watching from the periphery.
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