Overview
- Christian Horner accepted an advisory role with London private equity firm Oakley Capital this week, marking his first major appointment since his sacking from Red Bull last July.
- Renault Group CEO Francois Provost told the Press Association there are currently “no discussions” with Horner, a stance that keeps Renault in control of any change to Alpine’s ownership.
- Otro Capital’s 24 percent minority stake in Alpine remains on the market after Mercedes withdrew from talks last week, leaving the sale unresolved and any Horner-led bid without a clear path.
- Senior figures in the sport are divided: Flavio Briatore said he would welcome Horner at Alpine, while Toto Wolff warned that damaged relationships from Horner’s Red Bull tenure could complicate a return.
- Because Renault owns 76 percent of Alpine and holds veto rights, any buyer needs the company’s blessing, a dynamic that will determine whether Horner’s ownership plan progresses and could affect Alpine’s commercial and rebrand plans.