Overview
- Toto Wolff, in comments published Monday by the Press Association, said Christian Horner has "broken quite a lot of glass" and could face repercussions within Formula One.
- Wolff denied trying to block Horner’s comeback and said Mercedes is only evaluating whether to buy Otro Capital’s 24% share in Alpine.
- Horner is pursuing a route back to the paddock through an investor group targeting the same Alpine stake, which the team confirmed as his interest in January.
- His options have narrowed, with Aston Martin ruling him out and lining up former Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley after Horner’s sacking last July following allegations he was twice cleared of.
- Investor competition for the Alpine minority holding has grown, with reports naming multiple bidders including Steve Cohen and suggesting the stake could cost about £500m.