Christian Horner considers Ferrari as ideal F1 return possibility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Christian Horner, the former Red Bull CEO, has outlined his conditions for a return to Formula 1, stating he would only do so if an ownership stake is offered. However, he revealed that he would consider Ferrari even without ownership involvement, calling it 'the dream' team in F1. Having stepped away from the sport in July 2025, Horner expressed his continuing relevance in F1 discussions. He highlighted a nostalgic rivalry with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, suggesting the sport currently lacks such personalities. Despite the absence of formal offers, Horner is keeping his options open regarding his future in the sport.
- •Horner was Red Bull CEO until July 2025.
- •He is open to returning under ownership conditions.
- •Ferrari is viewed as the top team he would join.
- •He notes ongoing discussions about his potential return.
- •Horner misses his rivalry with Toto Wolff.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Horner calls Ferrari ‘the dream’ as he reveals F1 return condition
"Christian Horner has laid out his conditions for a Formula 1 return, but revealed the one team they don’t apply to. The former Red Bull CEO and team principal has been out of work since July 2025, but is repeatedly linked to a return up and down the grid.
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