Overview
- Horner, who visited Jerez on Saturday, appeared on the MotoGP broadcast and spent time in Honda’s garage speaking with HRC chief Koji Watanabe alongside F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
- He told MotoGP’s feed he is a long‑time fan and called this a “really interesting time” under new ownership, saying he came to look at the championship and its direction.
- In Formula 1, he has been linked to a group eyeing Otro Capital’s 24% stake in Alpine, a route that reports say could face competition from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
- McLaren CEO Zak Brown this week said he would be shocked if Horner did not return to F1, praising his record despite past rivalries and signaling a softer paddock stance.
- One near‑term hurdle is his gardening leave into 2026, while MotoGP presents a lower‑cost entry because independent teams can buy complete bikes, as seen with Guenther Steiner’s Tech3 deal.