Aston Martin Chief Asserts Horner Is Contacting 'Every F1 Team Principal' Across F1 Regarding a Position

Ex- Red Bull boss Christian Horner has been undertaking a determined push to make a return to F1, with the Aston Martin chief, Andy Cowell, stating that Horner was recently in contact with “almost every team owner”.

Exit Agreement Allow Quick Comeback

Horner was dismissed by Red Bull in July and his settlement with the team allows him to rejoin in the first segment of next year. Aston Martin are considered a possible option 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, maintained they were not pursuing him.

“It appears that Christian has been phoning almost every team owner at the moment,” he stated at the Singapore GP. “I can definitely state there are no arrangements for the participation of Christian in an management or investment role in the future.”

Determined Comeback After Rocky Exit

Horner is believed to be eager to return to the sport. His tenure at Red Bull ended after a 18-month of turbulence that had started when he was accused of “improper conduct” by a woman coworker. Charges which he disputed and for which he was twice exonerated by an external inquiry.

Haas F1 Likewise Approached

Prior to the race weekend in Singapore started, the Haas boss, Ayao Komatsu, additionally stated Horner had contacted them with his team. “It is correct that he got in touch,” he said. “One of our staff had an exploratory talk and that’s it. Nothing has gone any further. It is finished.”

Marina Bay Sessions See Mixed Outcomes

In practice sessions at the Marina Bay circuit, Fernando Alonso topped the leaderboard in the initial practice, but in the truer-to-life evening second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was fastest.

His title rival Lando Norris, though, labored to little effect under the lights. He dropped back after suffering nose damage when Charles Leclerc was released into the McLaren in the pits, and could manage only fifth, almost a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, making the British driver annoyed at his performance. “The car isn't 0.5 seconds slower, my driving is,” he told race engineer Will Joseph.