Horner says Red Bull blocked moves for Leclerc and Alonso
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Christian Horner stated that Red Bull did not pursue Charles Leclerc and Fernando Alonso, despite Alonso showing interest in partnering with Max Verstappen. This revelation highlights the team's strategic decisions regarding driver lineups and potential future partnerships. The context suggests Red Bull is focused on maintaining their current roster but has not publicly outlined their reasons for the rejections. Further developments could emerge regarding driver contracts as the season progresses.
- •Horner revealed Red Bull blocked moves for both Leclerc and Alonso.
- •Alonso expressed interest in joining Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
- •The statement reflects Red Bull's current driver strategy.
- •Future driver market shifts could be influenced by these decisions.
- 6:49 AMESPN F1 — Horner: Red Bull blocked moves for Leclerc, Alonso
"Christian Horner has revealed he was blocked from pursuing Charles Leclerc and Fernando Alonso at Red Bull, despite the latter expressing an interest in partnering Max Verstappen.
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