Christian Horner returns to F1 paddock ahead of British GP

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Christian Horner returns to F1 paddock ahead of British GP
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Christian Horner made a return to the Formula One paddock at Silverstone ahead of the British Grand Prix on Sunday. This is his first appearance since being dismissed as Red Bull team principal 48 hours after last year’s race. Horner expressed his desire to re-enter the sport with a team capable of winning and confirmed he has received interest from Alpine, Aston Martin, and the Chinese manufacturer BYD for potential future roles. He emphasized the ongoing interest in Formula One and his enjoyment of the time away from racing.

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  • Horner arrived three hours before the British Grand Prix.
  • He has been away from F1 since being sacked by Red Bull.
  • Horner noted high interest in F1 from new potential teams.
  • He has been linked with Alpine, Aston Martin, and BYD.
  • Horner attended the race as a fan this year.
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  • 1:48 PMESPN F1Horner returns to F1 for first time since sacking
  • 12:42 PMMotorsport.comChristian Horner opens up on F1 future as he makes paddock return at British GP
  • 12:04 PMYahoo SportsEx-Red Bull boss Horner makes paddock return ahead of British GP
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Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has returned to the Formula 1 paddock at the British Grand Prix, addressing mounting speculation regarding a potential comeback with Alpine or Chinese automotive giant BYD. Horner's visit marked his first appearance since his abrupt exit from the Milton Keynes outfit in July 2025. Since his departure, the Briton has been at the ...Keep reading

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Christian Horner has returned to the Formula One paddock for the first time since he was sacked by Red Bull and said he wants to come back to the sport with a team that can win. The 52-year-old arrived in the Silverstone paddock around three hours before Sunday’s British Grand Prix.

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Christian Horner has returned to the Formula 1 paddock for the first time since he was sacked by Red Bull and has said he wants to come back to the sport with a team that can win.

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