Christian Horner set for return to Formula 1 as FIA confirms move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has confirmed that Christian Horner will return to the Formula 1 grid following his departure from Red Bull Racing. Sulayem indicated that details about Horner's next team are not public yet, but suggested that contracts may already be signed. Two possible teams in contention include Audi, which is taking over the Sauber entry, and Aston Martin, where Horner's experience could bolster their championship ambitions. The announcement has generated speculation across the paddock regarding the implications for team dynamics and the 2026 season.
- •Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirms Horner's return to Formula 1.
- •Horner's future team is not disclosed but may be announced soon.
- •Audi and Aston Martin are potential destinations for Horner.
- •Horner's leadership could enhance championship prospects for his new team.
- •The news has sparked speculation on the dynamics of the 2026 season.
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — FIA President Drops a Bombshell on Christian Horner’s F1 Future
"The Formula 1 paddock is bracing for the return of its most polarizing and successful mastermind. Following his seismic departure from Red Bull Racing, the question surrounding Christian Horner was never if he would try to claw his way back…
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