Former Crimson Bull Racing CEO and workforce principal Christian Horner has visited the FIA in Paris, elevating questions amongst Formulation 1 followers.
Horner was changed in his position on the Milton Keynes outfit by Laurent Mekies on 9 July 2025. There have been a number of rumours surrounding a possible return of the Briton to the paddock. Nevertheless, nothing has been confirmed at this stage. However as FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem shared moments from Horner’s go to on social media, it has led to extra hypothesis.
“Great to welcome Christian Horner to the FIA Paris workplaces immediately. Good to see you my good friend,” the FIA president wrote on Instagram.
“Positively Shopping for that F1 workforce … Let’s go,” one fan wrote, whereas one other added: “What’s he shopping for … grid is boring with out him.”
Lots of the feedback pointed to the current rumours linking Horner with Alpine. The French workforce confirmed this week that the previous Crimson Bull workforce chief was a part of a gaggle of buyers who’ve proven curiosity within the outfit.
After Otro Capital, which incorporates superstar buyers equivalent to actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, and athletes Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Rory McIlroy, acquired a 24% stake in Alpine in 2023, the funding group is now contemplating promoting its stake.
Addressing the rumours that Horner might make investments, Alpine stated in an announcement: “It’s no secret that Otro Capital has held preliminary talks to promote its stake within the workforce.
“With the continued speedy development of Formulation 1, the valuation of the groups has been growing and, not surprisingly, has led to a number of events trying to enter the game.
“The workforce is usually approached and contacted from potential buyers, significantly given Otro Capital declared exploratory talks have taken place. A kind of events to specific an curiosity is a gaggle of buyers, which additionally consists of Christian Horner.
“Any approaches or discussions are with the present shareholders, Otro Capital [24%] and Renault Group [76%].”
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