Overview
- FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem posted photos welcoming Christian Horner to the Paris headquarters, a meeting Sky’s Craig Slater described as a friendly visit.
- Alpine has confirmed negotiations with Horner to buy the 26 percent minority stake currently held by investor group Otro Capital.
- Renault retains the final say over any new minority shareholder, and Otro Capital is speaking with multiple interested parties.
- Reports indicate Horner’s contractual restrictions mean he cannot take up a full role with a rival team until at least the spring of 2026.
- Ralf Schumacher said Horner’s involvement is effectively decided, though no agreement has been announced and internal dynamics, including Flavio Briatore’s influence and the team’s Mercedes ties, could complicate approval.