Horner unsure about F1 return, sets conditions for any comeback

Christian Horner is unsure whether he will return to Formula 1 and says he would only consider doing so for an exceptional project. In an interview with The Athletic, he said he would not come back simply to take part.

Horner said he would want an ownership stake in a team, or at least the ability to bring about change alongside people who share his desire to win. He said the demands of F1 would only be worth taking on if he believed in the project and was ready to commit fully.

He also pointed to the Red Bull engine operation as a project he had enjoyed building from scratch. Horner said the experience had reinforced his belief that the right mindset, culture and people can make anything achievable.

Since his departure from Red Bull in 2025, Horner's name has been linked in speculation with Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Cadillac, but no deal with an F1 team has been reached.