Christian Horner
Christian Horner blames Helmut Marko for Red Bull exit
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In the latest season of Netflix's Drive to Survive, former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has denied any involvement from Max Verstappen's camp in his 2025 dismissal and instead pointed to advisor Helmut Marko as a key influence. Horner described the sudden departure as a profound loss after two decades with the team. The series, released on February 27, 2026, details the internal shifts at Red Bull following the death of founder Dietrich Mateschitz.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown said he'd be 'shocked' if Christian Horner does not return to Formula 1 following his Red Bull exit. Brown also announced the hire of Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase as McLaren's chief racing officer from 2028. Ex-Haas boss Guenther Steiner hailed it as a long-term talent grab.
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Following his reflections on a shock 2025 Red Bull dismissal in Netflix's Drive to Survive season 8, former team principal Christian Horner is linked to a Formula 1 comeback. Reports claim the series wants him back for dramatic storylines, while ex-driver Juan Pablo Montoya backs a potential Alpine move.
Alpine F1 team has confirmed that former Red Bull principal Christian Horner is part of a group interested in purchasing a stake in the French outfit. The disclosure follows preliminary talks by minority shareholder Otro Capital to sell its 24% holding. Horner, sacked from Red Bull last summer, seeks a significant role in any potential return to the sport.
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Flavio Briatore has revealed that Christian Horner is among those interested in purchasing Otro Capital's 24% stake in the Alpine Formula 1 team. The former Red Bull team principal, sacked last July, seeks ownership rather than just a management role. Discussions are ongoing, but require Renault's approval as the majority owner.