Christian Horner could turn to Alpine as £900m stake sale comes into play

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Christian Horner won’t be joining Adrian Newey at Aston Martin, after Lawrence Stroll dismissed any such speculation during the Qatar Grand Prix.

Under the terms of his agreement with Red Bull, Horner can’t take up a role with another team until April 2027, which means he’ll need to look elsewhere for future opportunities.

Horner isn’t just after a new job – he’s also looking for ownership in any team he joins next, which makes it harder to find the right fit.

A reunion with Newey at Aston Martin could have made sense, but the team isn’t considering any major changes before the 2026 F1 regulations come into play.

Stroll also told staff that Horner hadn’t even toured their factory, despite some suggestions to the contrary.

Alpine are interested in bringing Horner on board and discussions are ongoing. They seem more willing to offer a position that fits what he’s looking for, though there are questions about how invested they are compared to other teams on the grid.

Christian Horner linked with £900m Alpine stake as shares become available

Supporters have advised Aston Martin to avoid bringing in Horner, concerned that his relationship with Newey still hasn’t fully recovered since their falling out last year.

He’s said to be eager for a return to the sport, even though the break has given him a rare chance to slow down and spend less time on the road.

The current landscape of Formula 1 team principals is changing. He fits more into the traditional approach, though.

Horner isn’t as hands-on with the technical details as some others. His strength lies more in leadership than engineering. That’s what makes his next move so interesting.

Alpine shareholder Otro Capital may be prepared to sell a 24% stake valued at £900m, according to Joe Saward’s Green Notebook.

Should Christian Horner wait a little longer before making his next F1 move?

There are vulnerabilities across various teams, and it could be smarter for Horner to take his time before committing to something new.

If Ferrari struggle early in 2026, there might be openings at other teams too. Any move would likely require him to oversee a major rebuild from scratch — a big undertaking no matter where he lands.