Aston Martin Chief Asserts Christian Horner Has Been Calling 'Each F1 Team Principal' in Formula One Regarding a Position
Ex- Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been undertaking a concerted effort to secure a position to F1, with the Aston Martin chief, Andy Cowell, stating that Horner had recently been in contact with “pretty much every team owner”.
Exit Agreement Permit Quick Return
Horner parted ways with Red Bull in July and his agreement with the team permits him to rejoin in the first segment of next year. Aston Martin are seen as a possible option for Horner, who won 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who is also CEO of the team, maintained they were not interested.
“It looks as though Christian is calling pretty much every team owner at the moment,” he said at the Singapore GP. “I can emphatically confirm there are no intentions for the involvement of Christian in an operational or financial role in the future.”
Determined Comeback Following Turbulent Departure
Horner is believed to be eager to return to the sport. His period at Red Bull wrapped up after a 18-month of instability that had commenced when he was faced allegations of “improper conduct” by a female colleague. Allegations which he disputed and for which he was found not guilty twice by an third-party review.
Haas Team Likewise Contacted
Before the weekend in Singapore started, the Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu, additionally stated Horner reached out with his team. “It is correct that he contacted us,” he remarked. “One of our staff had an preliminary chat and nothing more. Nothing advanced. It is finished.”
Singapore GP Practice Feature Varied Results
In practice at the Marina Bay track, Fernando Alonso topped the time sheets in the first session, but in the more representative evening second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was quickest.
His championship competitor Lando Norris, however, struggled to minimal gain under the floodlights. He lost time after taking nose damage when Charles Leclerc was released into the McLaren in the pit lane, and could only achieve fifth, nearly a half a second down on Piastri, making the UK racer frustrated at his performance. “The car isn't 0.5 seconds slower, my driving is,” he told race engineer Will Joseph.
