Aston Martin's Boss States Horner Is Reaching Out to 'Each Team Owner' Across F1 Regarding a Position
The former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been undertaking a concerted effort to secure a position to Formula One, with the Aston Martin chief, Andy Cowell, stating that Horner was recently in contact with “nearly every team owner”.
Exit Agreement Allow Quick Comeback
Horner was dismissed by Red Bull in July and his departure from the team permits him to come back in the initial stages of next year. Aston Martin are seen as a likely home for Horner, who won 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who also serves as CEO of the team, stated firmly they were not pursuing him.
“It looks as though Christian has been phoning nearly every team owner at the moment,” he stated at the Singapore GP. “I can clearly say there are no plans for the engagement of Christian in an operational or investment role in the future.”
Determined Comeback After Turbulent Exit
Horner is believed to be determined to rejoin the sport. His period at Red Bull ended after a 18-month of turbulence that had commenced when he was accused of “unacceptable actions” by a staff member. Charges which he refuted and for which he was found not guilty twice by an independent investigation.
Haas F1 Also Contacted
Prior to the race weekend in Singapore began, the Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu, additionally stated Horner had been in touch with his team. “It is accurate that he approached us,” he remarked. “One of our team members had an exploratory talk and that was all. Nothing advanced. It has concluded.”
Marina Bay Sessions See Mixed Results
In practice sessions at the Marina Bay circuit, Fernando Alonso led the time sheets in the first session, but in the more representative night running second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was quickest.
His title rival Lando Norris, however, labored to little effect under the floodlights. He dropped back after suffering front wing damage when Charles Leclerc was released into the McLaren in the pit lane, and could only achieve fifth, almost a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, leaving the UK racer annoyed at his performance. “The car is not 0.5 seconds slower, my driving is,” he informed race engineer Will Joseph.
