Horner approached Russell's management before leaving Red Bull
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:36 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Christian Horner disclosed that he engaged with George Russell's management regarding a potential switch to Red Bull prior to his departure as team principal. This outreach was spurred by Mercedes' public interest in Max Verstappen. The talks mark one of Horner's last acts before leaving the role amid ongoing team discussions.
- •Christian Horner revealed his discussions with George Russell's management.
- •The outreach occurred before Horner's exit as Red Bull team principal.
- •Horner's actions were initiated by Mercedes' recruitment efforts for Verstappen.
- •This engagement may lead to significant driver market changes in F1.
- 7:24 AMESPN F1 — Horner held Russell talks before Red Bull sacking
"Christian Horner has revealed that one of his final acts as Red Bull team principal was to approach George Russell's management over a potential move, in response to Mercedes' "public courting" of Max Verstappen.
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