Overview
- Alpine said last week it is discussing a potential minority investment with Horner, marking the clearest step toward his F1 return since leaving Red Bull.
- Horner was removed as Red Bull team principal in 2025 after two decades, during which the team won six constructors’ titles and eight drivers’ championships.
- His final months at Red Bull included an internal inquiry into alleged inappropriate behaviour, with media reports saying he was cleared, and separate reports citing an £80 million exit payout.
- In fresh interviews, Horner described wife Geri Halliwell as his biggest supporter and recounted her helping charm a Mercedes engineer who later joined Red Bull during its engine-program hiring.
- He previously led Red Bull’s Ford-linked power unit project and is scheduled for speaking engagements in Australia ahead of the 2026 season opener.